Motorists' Handbook for proper lane use while turning at multiple lane intersections. IntersectionsĬheck traffic both ways and to the rear before you reach the corner. Do not turn so wide or short that your turn interferes with other lanes of traffic.

Maintain the proper position in the lane. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, shift gears before you make the turn, not during the turn.Īccelerate at a safe speed through the turn.Įnter and complete the turn in the correct lane. If your wheels are turned, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic if someone were to hit your vehicle from behind.īefore you begin your turn, thoroughly check for traffic ahead, to the left and to the right. If you are turning left, keep the wheels of your vehicle straight until you start the turn. Remember, pedestrians have the right-of-way. When stopping, always stop before the stop line painted on the road (if there is one.) If there is no painted line on the road, stop before the crosswalk. Defensive driving means keeping a safe zone around you. You should be able to see the rear bumper of the vehicle in front or you, or enough room to go around the vehicle if it stalls. If you need to stop before you make a turn, be sure to leave enough room in front of you. Proceed through the turn unless you are required to stop or because of other vehicles. When approaching a turn, reduce your speed and apply the brakes smoothly. Signaling too early or too late may confuse other drivers. You should look toward or make eye contact with other drivers or pedestrians.Īctivate your turn signal at least 100 feet before a turn. You should check traffic ahead, left, right and to the rear before you reach a corner. When approaching a turn, the examiner will monitor you for traffic checks. The examiner will provide an explanation of any driving errors you may have made and how to correct them. The examiner will be writing notes on your driving performance focus on your driving and not what the examiner is doing.Īfter you have completed the road test and have parked the vehicle, the examiner will discuss the results with you. The examiner will watch to be sure you are performing traffic checks, stopping at the correct location, observing all traffic signs and signals, etc. The examiner will not ask you to do anything illegal. This includes determining if it is safe to perform all maneuvers including backing your vehicle. You should drive at all times as if other traffic is present. The examiner will give you instructions at least one block in advance of turns or before asking you to perform other maneuvers. The examiner will ask you if you have any questions before you begin the actual driving test. If you do not understand any instruction the examiner gives you, be sure to let him/her know. How to prepare for your road test:īe sure you know where all controls on your vehicle are and how they work. Road test appointments can be made online 11 weeks in advance.

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