You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
- Move toward the left side of your lane.
- Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.
- Signal for 100 feet before turning. ✓
Answer: C. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
You should slow down and signal for 100 feet before making the right turn.
Why this is the answer
The handbook's right-turn steps say to drive close to the right edge, check for bicyclists, and start signaling about 100 feet before the turn. A separate signaling section also says to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. So slowing down belongs with an early turn signal, not with moving left or staying out of a bike lane. The early signal tells nearby drivers and riders what you plan to do before you reach the intersection.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Move toward the left side of your lane. — A right turn calls for driving close to the right edge of the road, not moving toward the left side of your lane.
- B. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. — The handbook allows you to drive in a bike lane within 200 feet of a right turn, so avoiding the bike lane is not the right action here.
Remember it
Right turn setup: hug the right edge and signal 100 feet early.
Official handbook: California Driver Handbook (DL 600), Section 6: Navigating the Roads, p. 18