You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal:
- At least 50 feet before the turn
- When you reach the intersection
- At least 100 feet before you turn ✓
- As soon as you see cars behind you
Answer: C. At least 100 feet before you turn
Begin using your turn signal at least 100 feet before the right turn.
Why this is the answer
The New York manual says you must signal a turn at least 100 feet ahead, and it explains that signaling lets other highway users know what you intend to do. For a right turn, that means starting the signal well before the intersection, not as you arrive. It also suggests signaling before you brake when that is possible, so people behind you get early warning. The handbook's 100-foot lead is what makes the choice with that distance correct.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. At least 50 feet before the turn — A 50-foot lead is shorter than the handbook's required 100 feet for signaling a turn, so it does not meet the rule.
- B. When you reach the intersection — Waiting until you reach the intersection is too late because the law wants your signal at least 100 feet before the turn.
- D. As soon as you see cars behind you — Seeing cars behind you is not the trigger; the handbook ties the signal to a set distance before the turn, not to traffic appearing behind you.
Remember it
Think of the signal as a 100-foot warning: start it early enough for others to read your plan before the corner.