Intersections and Turning Procedures Flashcards

When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to:

Answer: All oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing

When turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and any pedestrians crossing the road, as they have the right of way.

How far in advance should you signal before making a turn?

Answer: At least 100 feet before the turn

Most states require signaling at least 100 feet before turning to give other drivers adequate time to react.

When making a right turn at an intersection, where should your vehicle end up after completing the turn?

Answer: In the rightmost lane of the road you entered

After completing a right turn, your vehicle should be in the rightmost lane of the road you entered to maintain proper lane discipline.

At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at exactly the same time from different directions, who goes first?

Answer: The vehicle on the right has the right of way

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver on the right has the right of way.

When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into:

Answer: The leftmost lane of the cross street

When turning left from a one-way street, you turn into the leftmost lane of the cross street to follow the natural path of the turn.

You may turn right on a red light after stopping:

Answer: Unless a sign prohibits it, and after yielding to all traffic and pedestrians

Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it, and you must yield to all traffic and pedestrians.

When making a left turn, you should begin your turn from:

Answer: The lane closest to the center line or left turn lane

Left turns should begin from the lane closest to the center line or a designated left-turn lane to keep the turn controlled and safe.

When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light, you should:

Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution — you are not required to stop unless it is necessary for safety.

When making a left turn on a multilane road, you should turn into:

Answer: The leftmost available lane of the road you are entering

When turning left on a multilane road, you should turn into the nearest left lane to keep turns orderly and predictable.

What does a white arrow painted in a turn lane on the road surface indicate?

Answer: You must turn in the direction the arrow points

White lane arrows direct drivers to travel in the direction shown — you must follow the arrow's direction when in that lane.

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time from perpendicular directions:

Answer: The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

At uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

What is the correct hand signal for a right turn?

Answer: Left arm extended upward with elbow bent at 90 degrees

The hand signal for a right turn is made with the left arm bent upward at the elbow at a 90-degree angle.

When a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, drivers should:

Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

When traffic signals fail, the intersection must be treated as a four-way stop, requiring all drivers to stop and take turns.

When a dedicated left-turn arrow signal is shown in green, it means:

Answer: You may turn left and oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light

A green left-turn arrow provides a protected turn — oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light, so you may proceed safely.

When entering a roundabout (traffic circle), you must:

Answer: Yield to all vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to all traffic already circulating inside it.

If you miss your intended turn at an intersection, you should:

Answer: Continue past and find a safe, legal place to turn around

Missing a turn means you should continue safely and find a legal place to turn around — reversing on a roadway is illegal and dangerous.

In most states, a left turn on a red light is permitted only:

Answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street, when signs allow

In most states, a left turn on red is only permitted from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it.

Before making any turn at an intersection, a driver should:

Answer: Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, and yield as required

A safe turn requires signaling your intention, checking mirrors and blind spots, and yielding to whoever has the right of way.

When turning left at an intersection on a green light (not a green arrow), you:

Answer: Must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning

A solid green light permits you to begin a left turn, but you must still yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

When is it ever legal to make a turn at an intersection posted with a 'No Turn on Red' sign?

Answer: Never — you must wait for a green light regardless of traffic conditions

A 'No Turn on Red' sign means you must wait for a green light before turning, and no exceptions apply for regular drivers.