New York Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change at least 100 feet ahead.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: As far right as possible

For a right turn, get as far right as possible and do not make wide, sweeping turns; turn into the right lane of the road you enter.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: The left lane

From a one-way road into a one-way road, move into the left lane to prepare and turn into the left lane of the road you enter.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: The right half, closest to the center

Approach from the right half of the roadway closest to the center, and enter to the right of the new road's center line.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: The left lane, to the right of the center line

Enter the left lane, to the right of the center line; when traffic permits you may move out of the left lane.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: The left lane

Approach from the right half closest to the center and turn into the left lane of the one-way road.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: Drivers often fail to see motorcycles

Most crashes involving motorcycles and other vehicles happen because the other driver did not see the motorcycle.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: Inside the path of the front wheels

Rear wheels track inside the front wheels—closer to the curb on right turns and to oncoming traffic on left turns.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – Turns

Correct answer: The left part of the lane nearest the center line

A U-turn may be made only from the left portion of the lane nearest the center line, never from the right lane.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns

Correct answer: 500 feet

U-turns are banned near hilltops, curves or anywhere drivers can't see you from 500 feet away in either direction.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns

Correct answer: On a limited-access expressway

You can never make a U-turn on a limited-access expressway; they are also illegal in NYC business districts, school zones and where NO U-TURN signs are posted.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns

Correct answer: No, they are prohibited

The manual states it is prohibited to make a U-turn in a school zone.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns

Correct answer: No

U-turns are illegal in business districts of New York City.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns

Correct answer: Turn the wheel fully right and back up

In a three-point turn you turn left across the road, then turn the wheel fully right and back up, then turn fully left and pull forward.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns

Correct answer: Use a driveway or lot and re-enter moving forward

Avoid U-turns on highways; use a parking lot or driveway and, if possible, enter the roadway moving forward rather than backing.

Source: Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns – U-Turns