How Do You Make Right, Left, And U Turns?
• Make the decision to turn. Before you go, make up your mind and commit to turning. Hesitation can confuse others and put you in a dangerous position. • Signal. No matter what direction you are turning, you should always use your turn signal. Start to signal about one city block before you turn. If you are not in a city, then signal about 500 feet before your turn. • Don’t back up. If you miss your turn, keep going until it is safe to turn around and go back. Don’t try to make a turn after you have already gone too far. • Right-hand turns. If you plan to turn right, get close to the right-hand side of the road before you turn. Look left, then right, then left again. Only make your turn when your route is clear of auto and pedestrian traffic. • Right on red. You can turn right on a red light unless otherwise specified. Always come to a stop at a red light and make sure it is clear before turning. • Left-hand turns. If you plan to turn left, get close to the center line, or median, befo
