Turning Practice Questions
5 free sample permit questions about turning, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. Want to test yourself instead of just reading the answers? Find your state's free practice test.
1. When should a driver activate a turn signal before turning?
Signaling early gives other drivers time to react, rather than announcing the turn as it’s already happening.
Source: National: Uniform Vehicle Code (model traffic law)
2. When making a right turn, which lane position should a driver generally turn from and into?
Turning from the rightmost lane into the nearest lane keeps the turn tight and predictable for other traffic.
Source: National: Uniform Vehicle Code (model traffic law)
3. What is a common rule about making a U-turn?
Beyond posted restrictions, a safe U-turn always requires a clear view of traffic in both directions before starting the maneuver.
Source: National: Uniform Vehicle Code (model traffic law)
4. What should a driver do immediately after completing a turn?
A signal left on after a turn can mislead other drivers into expecting another turn or lane change.
Source: National: AAMVA Model Driver's Manual
5. At an intersection posted "No Turn on Red," what must a driver do?
A posted "No Turn on Red" sign overrides the general right-turn-on-red rule at that specific location.
Source: National: FHWA MUTCD