Virginia Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Signal at least three or four seconds, about 100 feet, before you turn.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turning

Correct answer: The lane closest to the curb

Start from the right-most lane and turn into the lane closest to the curb unless pavement markings lead you otherwise; then change lanes if needed.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turning

Correct answer: So a rear-end crash won't push you into oncoming traffic

Keep the wheels straight until you actually begin the turn; if a vehicle crashes into you from behind, you won't be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turning

Correct answer: In front of each other, passenger sides together

When two opposing vehicles turn left at the same time, each should turn in front of the other so their passenger sides are beside each other.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turning

Correct answer: The lane that best serves where you are going

When multiple left-turn lanes are provided, choose the one that will best serve your needs once you enter the intersecting road.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turning

Correct answer: Only at intersections

In business districts, cities and towns, U-turns are allowed only at intersections. Always check for No U-Turn or No Left Turn signs first.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – U-Turns

Correct answer: Signal left, stop, yield, then enter the right-hand lane

Turn on your left signal, stop and yield to approaching traffic, then, when clear, proceed into the outside or right-hand lane in the opposite direction.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – U-Turns

Correct answer: Left hand and arm pointing upward

Right turn: left arm pointing upward. Left turn: left arm straight out. Slow or stop: left arm pointing downward.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turn Signals

Correct answer: Left hand and arm pointing straight out

For a left turn, extend your left hand and arm straight out the window.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turn Signals

Correct answer: Yes; signals are required by law

Turn signals are required by law. Make it a habit to signal even when no other traffic is on the road, and check that the signal shuts off afterward.

Source: Section 3: Safe Driving – Turn Signals

Correct answer: Signal and yield to bicycles on your right

Before turning across a bike lane, check your mirrors for bicyclists behind you, signal, and yield to bicycles in the lane.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Pavement Markings