You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
- Move toward the left side of your lane.
- void driving in the bicycle lane.
- Signal for 100 feet before turning. ✓
Answer: C. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
Slow down and signal about 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, start signaling about 100 feet before the turn, look over your right shoulder, and reduce speed. Its general signaling rule also says to signal at least 100 feet before a turn. The right-turn section adds that you should check for bicyclists and pedestrians between your vehicle and the curb, so the setup for the turn begins from the right side of the road.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Move toward the left side of your lane. — Moving toward the left side of your lane is the opposite of the handbook's right-turn setup, which tells you to drive close to the right edge of the road.
- B. void driving in the bicycle lane. — A blanket rule against driving in a bicycle lane is not supported; the handbook allows driving in a bike lane within 200 feet of the turn while checking for bicyclists.
Remember it
Remember the right-turn order: get right, signal early, then slow and check your right shoulder.
Official handbook: California Driver Handbook (DL 600), Section 6: Navigating the Roads, p. 18