Chapter Five: Intersections and Turns

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

Left arm bent upward (90° angle)

What is the hand signal for a stop or slowing down?

Left arm extended downward

If you and an oncoming vehicle both have a green light, and you are turning left while they are going straight, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going straight has the right-of-way. The left-turning driver must yield

If oncoming traffic prevents you from completing a left turn, what should you do?

Enter the intersection, keep your wheels straight, and wait until it is safe to complete the turn

At an uncontrolled intersection, if you and another vehicle arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.

When entering a roadway from a driveway or private road, what must you do?

Stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and all roadway traffic

May you enter an intersection on a green light if traffic is blocking your path?

No. Stay out of the intersection until you can completely pass through it.

Who has the right-of-way in a traffic circle (rotary)?

Vehicles already in the traffic circle have the right-of-way.

What should you do if you hear a siren but cannot see the emergency vehicle?

Safely pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you

How far before a turn must you signal?

At least 100 feet before turning.

Where should your vehicle be positioned before making a right turn?

As close to the right side of the roadway as practical.

After making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street, which lane should you enter?

The left lane of the one-way street.

What is the Move Over Law?

Drivers must exercise care around vehicles stopped on the shoulder or highway. On parkways, interstates, and other multi-lane controlled-access roads, drivers should move out of the adjacent lane when safe

For stopped authorized emergency/hazard vehicles displaying the specified lights, drivers must also reduce speed

Can you turn left from a one-way street onto a two-way street?

Yes. Turn from the left lane into the lane just to the right of the center line

When are U-turns allowed?

Only when legal and safe, with at least 500 feet of visibility in both directions

Where are U-turns prohibited?

School zones; NYC business districts; limited-access expressways; where NO U-TURN signs are posted; and near hills, curves, or other locations where the vehicle cannot be seen from 500 feet in either direction

Who has the right-of-way during a U-turn?

Everyone else. The driver making the U-turn must yield

When turning left from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, which lane should you enter?

Enter the first available lane traveling in your direction (the lane closest to the center line or median)

At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?

The first vehicle to stop goes first. If two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the right goes first

Pedestrians in a crosswalk...

Have the right-of-way. Always yield to them

Why should you keep your wheels straight while waiting to turn left?

If you're hit from behind, you'll be less likely to be pushed into oncoming traffic

Before changing lanes, what is the correct sequence?

Mirrors → Signal → Blind Spot → Move

What is the final thing you should check before changing lanes?

Your blind spot

What to do for an emergency vehicle even when it is coming toward you in the opposite lane of a two-way roadway.

you must pull over and stop

May you stop on railroad tracks?

No. Never stop on railroad tracks

Before crossing railroad tracks, what should you make sure of?

There is enough room on the other side to completely clear the tracks

What is the safest way to back up?

Turn your head and look through the rear window. Do not rely only on mirrors or a backup camera

What is the safest way to avoid backing collisions?

Avoid backing whenever possible

Before opening your driver's door, what should you check for?

Bicyclists, pedestrians, and traffic

If you miss your turn, what should you do?

Continue to the next safe place to turn around. Never stop or back up unexpectedly

If another driver is behaving aggressively, what should you do?

Stay calm, avoid eye contact, do not retaliate, and let the driver go

If another driver wants to pass you, should you speed up?

No. Stay in your lane and maintain or slightly reduce your speed

What is the hand signal for a LEFT turn?

Left arm straight out

When may you pass another vehicle on the right?

when it is safe and:

• the vehicle ahead is making a left turn;
• you're on an appropriate multilane/wide two-way road; or
• you're on an appropriate multilane/wide one-way road.

never use the shoulder or cross the edge line to pass unless specifically permitted.