Practice question

As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following?

  1. Both A and B
  2. Hold your arm straight out the window
  3. Neither A nor B
  4. Steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner

Answer: C — Neither A nor B

The correct choice is to steer slightly toward the center of the road to give yourself room to clear the corner. This practice allows for a smoother and safer turn. When making a right turn, if you stay too close to the curb, you may end up clipping the corner or having difficulty navigating the turn, especially if there are pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles. Steering slightly toward the center of the road helps maintain a safe distance from any obstacles on the right and allows you to complete the turn without risk of hitting the curb or causing a hazard. It’s essential to be aware of your surroundings and adjust your positioning to ensure a clear and wide enough path as you make the turn. Holding your arm straight out the window is a signaling method used to indicate a left turn and is not appropriate for a right turn, where typically a right turn signal or a signal with your arm bent upward is used. Thus, only steering slightly toward the center contributes positively to your right turn maneuver.

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