How to Make Right, Left, and U Turns
Put your blinker on., Reduce your speed to 10 to 15 mph (16 to 24 kph)., Check for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, and other vehicles., Turn into the right lane.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put your blinker on.
Turn it on 100 feet (30 meters) or one whole city block before the turn.
As you approach the turn, drive closer to the right side of the street.
This will signal to cars that you are preparing to turn ahead., Do this by placing your foot on the brake pedal.
As you reduce your speed, glance at your rear view and right-hand mirror to see if the cars behind you are slowing down.If you notice that the cars behind you are not slowing down, tap your break pedal a couple times to signal that you are breaking. , Do this by looking into your right-hand mirror and by looking back over your right shoulder.
Once your path is clear, make the right turn by turning your steering wheel to the right., Not the left lane if you are turning into a two-lane street.
Try to make your turn as tight as possible without hitting the curb.
In other words, do not make a wide, sweeping turn.
Making wide turns may cause you to go into the lanes of oncoming traffic.Do not make a right turn from a left lane. -
Step 2: Reduce your speed to 10 to 15 mph (16 to 24 kph).
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Step 3: Check for pedestrians
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Step 4: cyclists
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Step 5: motorcycles
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Step 6: and other vehicles.
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Step 7: Turn into the right lane.
Detailed Guide
Turn it on 100 feet (30 meters) or one whole city block before the turn.
As you approach the turn, drive closer to the right side of the street.
This will signal to cars that you are preparing to turn ahead., Do this by placing your foot on the brake pedal.
As you reduce your speed, glance at your rear view and right-hand mirror to see if the cars behind you are slowing down.If you notice that the cars behind you are not slowing down, tap your break pedal a couple times to signal that you are breaking. , Do this by looking into your right-hand mirror and by looking back over your right shoulder.
Once your path is clear, make the right turn by turning your steering wheel to the right., Not the left lane if you are turning into a two-lane street.
Try to make your turn as tight as possible without hitting the curb.
In other words, do not make a wide, sweeping turn.
Making wide turns may cause you to go into the lanes of oncoming traffic.Do not make a right turn from a left lane.
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