Intersections & Turns

Right of Way

*The person who is changing something yields
✅Already in intersection? → Let them go.
✅ Turning left? → must yield to:
Cars going straight
Cars turning right
Cars coming toward you when turning into a driveway or parking lot
✅ Stopped together? → Yield to the car on your right.
✅ Coming out of a driveway or parking lot? → Yield to everyone on the road and pedestrians.
✅ Pedestrian in a crosswalk? → They always go first.
Approaches a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle

Move Over Law

Drivers are required to move over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. If traffic is to heavy to move over safely

Turns

Always signal before you turn or change lanes with your turn lights or hand signals at least 100 feet (30 m) ahead. signal your intention to turn before you begin to brake/make the turn.

Right turn

As you prepare to turn get as far to the right as possible. Do not make wide, sweeping turns. Unless signs direct you to do otherwise, turn into the right lane of the road you enter.

Left turn from one-way road onto one-way road

Move into the left lane when you prepare to turn. If the road you enter has two lanes

Left turn from one-way road onto two-way road

Approach the turn in the left lane. As you proceed through the intersection

Left turn from two-way road onto two-way road

Approach the turn from the right half of the roadway as close to the center line of the road as you can. Aim slightly to the left side of the intersection space (This keeps you from blocking other turning cars) Keep to the right of the centerline of the road you enter

Left turn from two-way road onto one-way road

Approach the turn from the right half of the roadway closest to the center. Make the turn before you reach the center of the intersection and turn into the left lane of the road you enter.

Left Turn from Two-Way Road onto 4-Lane Highway

Approach the turn from the right half of the roadway closest to the center. Enter the left lane

U-turn: when to not do it

When NOT to do it:
❌ Never from the right lane
❌ On highways (unless absolutely necessary)
❌ On curves or hills (if cars can't see you from far away)
❌ On expressways / limited-access highways
❌ In school zones
❌ In NYC business districts
❌ Where there's a NO U-TURN sign

U-turn How to do it (if allowed):

Start from the far left side of your lane (near center line)
Only do it when it's legal and safe
Yield to all traffic
Green left arrow can allow it if no sign forbids it

To make a three-point turn:

1. Signal with your right turn signal then pull over to the right and stop. Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic from all directions.
2. Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the left curb or edge of the road.
3. Look again for traffic. Turn your steering wheel as far to the right as possible, then look behind you as you back up. Stop before you reach the right curb or any obstacle to the right curb or edge of the road.
4. Stop, check again for other traffic, then turn your steering wheel all the way to the left and pull forward to complete your turn when it is safe.