Texas Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping, and turn the signal off afterward.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – How to Signal

Correct answer: Do not turn; continue straight ahead

If you can't reach the proper lane within one-half block before the turn, skip the turn and continue straight.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – Turning

Correct answer: As close as possible to the right edge of the road

For a right turn, move to the far right lane, slow down, and keep as close as possible to the right edge.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – How to Make a Right Turn

Correct answer: The left lane

When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, turn from the left lane into the lane going your direction.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – Making a Left Turn From a One-Way Onto a Two-Way Street

Correct answer: The lane where you will interfere least with other traffic

Turning onto a one-way street, enter the lane in which you will interfere the least with other traffic.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – Making a Left Turn From a Two-Way Onto a One-Way Street

Correct answer: Bring your hand back and use both hands on the wheel

Hold a hand signal until others know your intention, but not during the turn—you need both hands on the wheel.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – Turning

Correct answer: Before the turn, so you need no brake or clutch while turning

Slow to a reasonable turning speed before you start the turn; avoid using the brake or clutch while turning.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – Turning

Correct answer: Pump your brakes a few times to attract attention

Pumping the brakes a few times flashes the brake lights and attracts the attention of drivers behind you.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – How to Signal

Correct answer: The faster the traffic, the sooner you should move over

Move into the proper lane as soon as possible—the faster traffic is moving, the earlier you should get there.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – Turning

Correct answer: Other drivers will still think you are about to turn

A signal left on by mistake still tells other drivers you intend to turn, which can cause a crash.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – How to Signal

Correct answer: Counterclockwise

A modern roundabout is a one-way circular intersection where traffic flows counterclockwise around the center island.

Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Roundabouts

Correct answer: Pick your entry lane from the advance sign; don't change lanes in the circle

Pick the correct entry lane using the advance lane sign, and do not change lanes while driving in the circle.

Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Roundabouts

Correct answer: Use your right turn signal and turn right to exit

Exit a roundabout with a right turn, using your turn signal.

Source: Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations – Roundabouts

Correct answer: To the right of the center line of the road you are entering

Finish a left turn to the right of the center line of the road you are entering, in the lane that interferes least with traffic.

Source: Chapter 6: Signaling, Passing, and Turning – How to Make a Left Turn