Turns — Alabama Permit Test

Signal your intention at least 100 feet before making a turn, and keep the signal on until you are ready to turn.

A signal given early lets drivers and pedestrians around you see what you are about to do and make room.

At least 100 feet before making the turn, signal your intentions.

Both hands should be on the steering wheel when actually turning, and pedestrians have the right of way over the motor vehicle.

A turn is when you most need full control, and it is when you cross the path of people walking.

Pedestrians have the right of way over the motor vehicle.

Get into the proper turn lane well ahead of where you will turn, reduce speed before turning, and finish your turn in the proper lane.

Last-second lane changes and fast turns are how cars cut across other drivers and lose control.

Get into the proper turn lane well ahead of the place where you will make your turn.

During the daytime, hand and arm signals may be used in addition to signal lights, because bright sunlight can make a flashing signal light hard to see.

A blinking bulb can wash out in glare, and an arm out the window cannot.

Reflection of bright sunlight may make it difficult for other motorists to see your flashing signal light.

Make sure your turn signal is turned off after you finish a maneuver.

A signal left blinking tells other drivers you are about to turn when you are not.

Be certain your signals are discontinued after completing a maneuver.

For a right turn from a four-lane or divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

A tight right turn keeps you out of the lanes of cars coming the other way.

In making a right turn from a four-lane or divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

For a left turn from a four-lane or divided highway, move to the lane nearest the center line, turn from the inside lane without a wide swing, and enter the cross street just to the right of its center line.

Turning from the inside lane keeps your path short and clear of traffic in the other lanes.

Enter the cross street just to the right of the centerline.

Some intersections are marked to allow turns from more than one lane, and there you may turn as the signs or pavement markings show.

Marked double turn lanes are laid out so two lines of cars can turn side by side without colliding.

Some intersections are marked to permit turns from more than one lane and you may make your turns as indicated by signs or pavement markings.

How far before a turn must you start signaling?

At least 100 feet. A signal given early lets drivers and pedestrians around you see what you are about to do and make room. Alabama Driver Manual, p.21: “At least 100 feet before making the turn, signal your intentions.”