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Turning & signalling
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When should you signal?
- A.Only when other vehicles are close by
- B.Only for turns at intersections
- C.When turning, changing lanes, parking, or moving toward or away from the side of the roadAnswer
- D.Only on highways
Explanation: Signals let other road users know what you intend to do. Signal when you are preparing to turn left or right, change lanes, park, or move toward or away from the side of the road — and legally, you must signal when you change lanes.
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You plan to turn right at the next intersection, but there are several driveways before it. When should you turn on your signal?
- A.As soon as you decide to turn, even a block away
- B.Once you are close enough that others can see exactly where you plan to turnAnswer
- C.Only after you have started turning
- D.There is no need to signal a right turn
Explanation: Signal well ahead, but not so early that others think you are turning into a driveway. Wait until you are close enough that people can see exactly where you plan to turn, and check that the signal cancels after the turn.
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You are pulling out from a line of parked cars, and your turn signal may be hard to see. What should you do?
- A.Use a hand signal in addition to your turn signalAnswer
- B.Sound your horn instead of signalling
- C.Turn on your hazard lights
- D.Pull out quickly without signalling
Explanation: When an automatic turn signal is hard to see, such as when you pull out from a line of parked vehicles, use a hand signal as well as the turn signal.
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You are making a right turn at an intersection. Which lanes should you use?
- A.Start in the left lane to give yourself room
- B.Start in the right lane and swing wide into the far lane
- C.Any lane, as long as you signal
- D.Start in the right lane and turn into the right lane of the cross streetAnswer
Explanation: To turn right, move into the right lane and turn into the right lane of the cross street. At some intersections, road markings allow a right turn from a centre lane; follow them when they are there.
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You are turning left from a multi-lane two-way road onto another two-way road. How should you do it?
- A.From the centre lane, in a smooth arc into the centre lane of the cross streetAnswer
- B.From the right lane into the left lane of the cross street
- C.From the centre lane into the curb lane of the cross street
- D.Cut the corner to finish the turn quickly
Explanation: Turning left from a two-way road onto a two-way road, move into the centre lane (the lane next to the centre line) and drive in a smooth arc into the centre lane of the cross street. Getting into the correct lane before and after a turn is called lane tracking.
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You are turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. Which lanes should you use?
- A.From the right lane into the centre lane
- B.From the left lane into the far-right lane
- C.From the left lane into the centre laneAnswer
- D.From any lane into any lane
Explanation: Turning left from a one-way road onto a two-way road, turn from the left lane of the one-way road into the centre lane (the lane next to the centre line) of the two-way road.
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You are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street. Which lane should you turn into?
- A.The right lane of the one-way street
- B.The left lane of the one-way streetAnswer
- C.Whichever lane has the least traffic
- D.The middle lane of the one-way street
Explanation: Turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, turn from the centre lane of the two-way road into the left lane of the one-way road.
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You are stopped at a steady red light and want to turn left onto a one-way street. No sign prohibits it. What may you do?
- A.Nothing — left turns on a red light are never allowed
- B.Turn without stopping if no one is coming
- C.Turn only if the driver behind you honks
- D.After stopping, turn once the intersection is clear of vehicles, cyclists and pedestriansAnswer
Explanation: A steady red light means a complete stop. After stopping and making sure the intersection is clear of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, you may turn right, or turn left onto a one-way street — unless a sign prohibits turns on a red light.
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The advance green arrow on the regular traffic lights goes off, and only the regular green light remains. You are still waiting to turn left. What now?
- A.You must wait for the next green arrow
- B.You may still turn left, but must yield to pedestrians and oncoming trafficAnswer
- C.You may turn left, and oncoming traffic must stop for you
- D.You must go straight instead
Explanation: While the flashing green arrow shows, through traffic faces a red light and your turn is protected. Once the arrow turns off and only the regular green light is on, you may still turn left, but you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
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A road has a two-way left-turn lane in the centre. Which statement is true?
- A.Only traffic from your direction may use it
- B.It may be used as a passing lane
- C.Drivers from both directions use it to turn left, so watch for oncoming vehicles in itAnswer
- D.You may drive in it for several blocks to skip traffic
Explanation: A two-way left-turn lane lets left-turning drivers from either direction wait without holding up traffic — handy for turning into a driveway mid-block. Vehicles coming the other way use the same lane, so make sure there is enough space before you enter it.
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You want to turn left into a driveway in the middle of a block, across a solid double yellow line. Is this allowed in B.C.?
- A.No — a solid double yellow line may never be crossed
- B.Yes, if you do it carefully and safely, without impeding traffic, and no sign prohibits itAnswer
- C.Only at night when traffic is light
- D.Only if you first drive past and make a U-turn
Explanation: You may turn left in the middle of a block — including over a solid double yellow line — if you do it carefully and safely, don't impede other traffic, and no sign prohibits the turn. Passing across that line is a different matter: a double solid yellow line means no passing.
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Where is a U-turn illegal?
- A.On a quiet residential street with a clear view both ways
- B.At an intersection where there is a traffic lightAnswer
- C.At an intersection without a traffic light, outside a business district
- D.In a cul-de-sac designed for turning around
Explanation: U-turns are illegal at an intersection with a traffic light, on a curve, where they would interfere with traffic, where a sign or municipal by-law prohibits them, near the crest of a hill, and in a business district except at an intersection without a traffic light. Consider going around the block instead.
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A U-turn is illegal on or near the crest of a hill where other traffic cannot see you within what distance?
- A.50 metres
- B.100 metres
- C.150 metresAnswer
- D.300 metres
Explanation: A U-turn is illegal on or near the crest of a hill where other traffic cannot see you within 150 metres, and on a curve. Oncoming drivers would come upon your turning vehicle with no warning.
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What should you do before and while backing out of a driveway?
- A.Rely on your back-up camera
- B.Check only your rear-view mirror
- C.Do a 360-degree check, then turn your body to look out the rear window while backingAnswer
- D.Sound the horn and reverse quickly
Explanation: Before backing up, do a 360-degree vision check using shoulder checks and mirror checks, then turn your body to look out the rear window as you back. Cameras and detectors do not replace looking; children, pets, cyclists and people in wheelchairs are easy to miss.
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Which of these manoeuvres is illegal?
- A.Backing into a parking stall
- B.Backing up into an intersection or over a crosswalkAnswer
- C.Backing into a driveway to make a two-point turn
- D.Backing out of your own driveway after a full check
Explanation: It is illegal to back up into an intersection or over a crosswalk. If you stop too far forward or miss your turn, stay put or carry on and find a safe place to turn around.
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This sign is posted before an intersection. You are turning left from the lane next to the far-left lane. Which lane should you turn into?
- A.The far-left lane of the cross street
- B.The lane next to the far-left lane of the cross streetAnswer
- C.Any lane, as long as you signal
- D.The far-right lane of the cross street
Explanation: When two lanes turn left together, keep to your own lane through the turn. From the far-left lane, turn into the far-left lane; from the lane next to it, turn into the lane next to the far-left lane.