New York: Right of way & turning — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Can you ever make a U-turn on a limited access expressway, even if paths connect your side with the other side?” · “Unless prohibited, when can a three-point turn be used according to the manual?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New York State Driver's Manual" (Form MV-21), New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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When turning left from a one-way road into another one-way road, if the road you enter has two lanes, you must:
- Turn into either lane, driver's choice
- Turn into its left lane
- Turn into its right lane
- Stop in the center of the intersection first
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Correct answer: Turn into its left lane
The manual states that when turning left from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has two lanes, you must turn into its left lane.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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When turning left from a one-way road into a two-way road, you should enter the two-way road:
- To the left of its center line
- In the far-right lane only
- Just to the right of its center line
- Straddling the center line
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Correct answer: Just to the right of its center line
The manual states that when turning left from a one-way road into a two-way road, you enter the two-way road to the right of its center line, but as close as possible to the center line.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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When turning left from a two-way road into another two-way road, you should approach the turn from:
- The right half of the roadway closest to the center
- The far-left lane, regardless of the centerline
- The shoulder of the road
- Any lane, since it does not matter
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Correct answer: The right half of the roadway closest to the center
The manual states you should approach the turn from the right half of the roadway closest to the center, keeping to the right of the centerline of the road you enter.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When turning left from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you should enter which lane, and what may you do once traffic permits?
- Enter the right lane; then move left when possible
- Enter any lane; then stay there permanently
- Enter the left lane; then move right when traffic permits
- Enter the shoulder; then merge left
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Correct answer: Enter the left lane; then move right when traffic permits
The manual states you should enter the left lane, to the right of the center line, and when traffic permits, you can move out of the left lane.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When turning left from a two-way road into a one-way road, you should make the turn:
- After passing the center of the intersection
- Only from the far-right lane
- While straddling both lanes of the road you enter
- Before the center of the intersection, into the left lane
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Correct answer: Before the center of the intersection, into the left lane
The manual states you should make the turn before you reach the center of the intersection and turn into the left lane of the road you enter.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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According to the manual, a "U-turn" is defined as:
- A turn made only in a parking lot
- Any turn made to go in the opposite direction
- A turn made exclusively at a red light
- A three-point turn performed on a highway
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Correct answer: Any turn made to go in the opposite direction
The manual defines a U-turn as any turn you make so you can proceed in the opposite direction.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If you must turn around and it is not absolutely necessary to do so on a highway, the manual advises you to:
- Perform a U-turn on the highway shoulder
- Back up along the highway shoulder to the nearest exit
- Wait for a police escort before turning around on the highway
- Use a parking lot or driveway, and re-enter moving forward if possible
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Correct answer: Use a parking lot or driveway, and re-enter moving forward if possible
The manual advises that if you must turn around, use a parking lot, driveway, or other area, and if possible enter the roadway as you move forward, not backing up.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You can make a U-turn only from:
- The left part of the lane nearest the centerline
- Any lane at all, as long as you signal first
- The right lane only, after signaling
- The shoulder of the road, after stopping
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Correct answer: The left part of the lane nearest the centerline
The manual states you can make a U-turn only from the left portion of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway, never from the right lane.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Unless signs tell you otherwise, when can you make a U-turn according to the manual?
- Whenever the light is red, after coming to a full stop
- Only during a yellow light, before it turns red
- On a green left-turn arrow, if allowed, yielding to traffic
- Only when no other cars are on the road
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Correct answer: On a green left-turn arrow, if allowed, yielding to traffic
The manual states that unless signs tell you otherwise, you can make a U-turn when you get permission to proceed by a green arrow left turn traffic signal, provided it is allowed and you yield to other traffic.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You cannot make a U-turn near the top of a hill, a curve, or any other location where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from how far away in either direction?
- 100 feet (30 m)
- 500 feet (150 m)
- 1,000 feet (300 m)
- 50 feet (15 m)
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Correct answer: 500 feet (150 m)
The manual states you cannot make a U-turn near the top of a hill, a curve, or any other location where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from 500 feet (150 m) away in either direction.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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According to the manual, U-turns are illegal in:
- NYC business districts and at NO U-TURN signs
- Only residential neighborhoods statewide
- Only rural areas
- Only parking lots
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Correct answer: NYC business districts and at NO U-TURN signs
The manual states U-turns are illegal in business districts of New York City and where NO U-TURN signs are provided.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Can you ever make a U-turn on a limited access expressway, even if paths connect your side with the other side?
- Yes, if traffic is light
- Yes, but only at night
- Yes, if there is a connecting path
- No, never, even with connecting paths
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Correct answer: No, never, even with connecting paths
The manual states you can never make a U-turn on a limited access expressway, even if paths connect your side of the expressway with the other side.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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According to the manual, is it legal to make a U-turn in a school zone?
- Yes, if school is not in session
- Yes, if a crossing guard allows it
- No, it is prohibited in a school zone
- Yes, if done slowly
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Correct answer: No, it is prohibited in a school zone
The manual states it is prohibited for a vehicle to make a U-turn in a school zone.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Unless prohibited, when can a three-point turn be used according to the manual?
- Only on a limited access expressway
- To turn around on a narrow, two-way street
- Only in a school zone
- Only when a police officer directs it
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Correct answer: To turn around on a narrow, two-way street
The manual states that unless prohibited, a three-point turn can be used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street, and you may be required to make one on your road test.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What is the first step of a three-point turn according to the manual?
- Signal right, pull over and stop, then signal left and check for traffic
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left immediately
- Back up before signaling
- Drive to the nearest intersection and make three separate right turns
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Correct answer: Signal right, pull over and stop, then signal left and check for traffic
The manual's first step for a three-point turn is to signal with your right turn signal, pull over to the right and stop, then signal with your left turn signal and check carefully for traffic from all directions.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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In step 2 of a three-point turn, what should you do?
- Reverse straight back without turning
- Turn right and stop while facing the right curb
- Turn left, cross the road and stop facing the left curb
- Complete the full turn without stopping
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Correct answer: Turn left, cross the road and stop facing the left curb
The manual's step 2 is to turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the left curb or edge of the road.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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In step 3 of a three-point turn, after looking for traffic again, what should you do?
- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and pull forward
- Turn the wheel fully right and back up, stopping before the right curb
- Honk your horn and proceed forward
- Signal left and merge into traffic
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Correct answer: Turn the wheel fully right and back up, stopping before the right curb
The manual's step 3 is to turn your steering wheel as far to the right as possible, then look behind you as you back up, stopping before you reach the right curb or any obstacle.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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In the final step of a three-point turn, what should you do?
- Continue backing up until you reach the original lane
- Turn the wheel to the right again
- Wait for another vehicle to pass before doing anything else
- Check traffic, turn the wheel fully left and pull forward when safe
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Correct answer: Check traffic, turn the wheel fully left and pull forward when safe
The manual's final step is to stop, check again for other traffic, then turn your steering wheel all the way to the left and pull forward to complete your turn when it is safe.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)