Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesEasy
A driver is operating a vehicle on a multi-lane highway and needs to make a right turn onto a street. Which lane should the driver primarily use to initiate the turn?
- AThe center lane, to allow for a wider turn radius.
- BThe left lane, then cut across to the right at the intersection.
- CAny lane, as long as a turn signal is used.
- DThe rightmost lane available, to avoid interfering with other traffic.
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Correct answer: D. The rightmost lane available, to avoid interfering with other traffic.
To make a safe right turn, a driver should position their vehicle in the rightmost lane available. This minimizes conflicts with other traffic and ensures the turn can be executed smoothly and legally.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Using the center lane for a right turn is incorrect and can lead to dangerous maneuvers or collisions.
- B. Cutting across lanes from the left lane to make a right turn is extremely dangerous and illegal.
- C. Using any lane for a right turn is incorrect and unsafe, even with a turn signal.
Right Turn Positioning
When preparing for a right turn, a driver must position their vehicle in the rightmost lane available on the roadway.
- Ensures smooth and safe turn execution.
- Prevents conflict with traffic continuing straight or turning left.
- Required by Texas traffic laws.
Memory trick: Right means rightmost, left means leftmost, straight means stay in your lane.