Right Turn

The essentials

When turning right, it is important to take the correct position in advance, reduce speed and watch for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. This topic helps explain the permitted path and the need to give way at different intersections.

What to remember

Before a right turn, take the appropriate edge position where possible and reduce speed enough to control the path. During the turn, give way to pedestrians and cyclists whose path you cross. Pay particular attention to the vehicle’s right blind spot, where a cyclist or motorcyclist may be present.

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From which lane should you turn right in the situation shown? From which lane should you turn right in the situation shown?
  1. Only from the second lane.
  2. Only from the rightmost lane marked "A".

The correct answer: Only from the rightmost lane marked "A".

The right turn must be made from the far-right lane marked A. Although it is reserved for route vehicles, the broken line allows a turning driver to enter it shortly before the turn, while yielding to traffic already there. Turning from the second lane would cut across the path of vehicles on the right.

In which direction is traffic allowed? In which direction is traffic allowed?
  1. Left only
  2. Straight, left and U-turn
  3. Straight ahead only

The correct answer: Straight, left and U-turn

The correct answer is straight, left, and U-turn. The sign assigns different directions by lane, with the right turn reserved for the route vehicle shown on the sign. From the red car’s lane, traffic may continue straight, turn left, or make a U-turn unless another sign or marking imposes a restriction.

Do you have the right to make a maneuver on the marked path in this situation? Do you have the right to make a maneuver on the marked path in this situation?
  1. Yes
  2. No

The correct answer: No

The correct answer is no, the indicated maneuver is not allowed. The truck is turning right at the intersection, and the proposed path would pass it inside a conflict area. Keep a safe following distance, do not begin passing within the intersection, and wait until the truck completes the turn and clears the roadway.

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