Unit 03, Lesson 04 - How to Turn Left and Right

1. Making up your mind before you get to the turning point.
2. Signaling and safely moving into the proper lane well in advance of your turn. If you cannot get into the proper lane at least 100 feet before your turn, do not turn.
3. Giving the proper turn signal at least two seconds before reaching the point where you plan to turn.
4. Slowing down to a reasonable turning speed.
5. Making the turn properly. The following instructions and illustrations will help you make proper turns. (Remember, a person may not operate a vehicle over, across, or within any part of an island).

1. Well before reaching the corner, signal your intention to change lanes, make a head check to the left, and move into the left lane.
2. Start slowing down, and turn on the left turn signal at least two seconds before reaching the point where you wish to turn.
3. Look to the right and to the left before starting to make your turn.
4. Do not start turning until oncoming lanes are clear.
5. Enter the street onto which you are turning just to the right of the center line.
6. Do not turn from or enter into the right hand lane.
7. Left turns may be made on a highway across double-yellow line pavement markings indicating a two-direction, no-passing zone.

HOW TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN

1. Well before reaching the corner, signal your intention to change lanes, make a head check to the right, and move into the right lane.
2. Start slowing down, and turn on the right turn signal at least two seconds before reaching the corner.
3. Look in both directions before you start to make your turn.
4. Keep as close to the right as possible.

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