Making turns — Kansas Permit Test

When approaching a Kansas intersection a driver searches all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians and other vehicles, and signals their intentions.

The corner is where someone steps out. Looking at all four before you commit is what finds them.

When approaching an intersection, search all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians, other vehicles, etc. and signal your intentions.

As a safety precaution a Kansas driver turns into the closest lane to them that is going in the direction they want to go, so as to cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

Every lane you cross is another chance to meet someone. The nearest lane crosses none of them.

As a safety precaution, turn into the closest lane to you that is going in the direction you want to go. This way, you will cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

After turning, a Kansas driver accelerates smoothly to an appropriate speed, makes sure the turn signal is canceled and checks traffic to the rear.

A signal left flashing tells drivers you are about to turn again. They pull out expecting it.

Accelerate smoothly to appropriate speed, make sure turn signal is cancelled and check traffic to the rear.

On Kansas right turns a driver avoids swinging wide to the left before making the turn, because the driver behind may think they are changing lanes or turning left and may try to pass on the right.

Swinging left first invites the car behind into the gap you are about to turn across.

On right turns, avoid swinging wide to the left before making the turn.

A Kansas driver always turns right from the right-most lane, or where lane markings indicate multiple lanes can be used for a right turn at the same time.

The markings can widen it, but nothing else does. Turning right from the second lane crosses someone.

Always turn right from the right-most lane or when lane markings indicate multiple lanes can be used for a right turn at the same time.

A Kansas driver always turns left from the left-most lane, or where lane markings indicate multiple lanes can be used for a left turn at the same time.

Turning left from the wrong lane crosses the path of the car beside you doing it properly.

Always turn left from the left-most lane or when lane markings indicate multiple lanes can be used for a left turn at the same time.

When making a Kansas left turn and the light turns green a driver pulls into the intersection to be ready to turn, avoiding cutting the corner so sharply that the vehicle is in front of someone approaching from the left.

Waiting in the intersection is what lets you go when the gap comes. Cutting the corner puts you in the cross traffic's path.

When making a left turn and the light turns green, pull into the intersection to be ready to turn.

A Kansas driver making a left turn should leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of their vehicle.

Two drivers turning left across each other need space to pass. Sitting too far forward blocks them.

be sure to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of your vehicle.

For a Kansas multiple lane turn a driver identifies and enters the lane from which they will turn at least one block before turning.

Crossing lanes at the intersection itself is where cars collide. A block of warning is what the manual asks for.

At least one block before turning, identify and enter the lane from which you will turn.

What does a Kansas driver search when approaching an intersection?

All corners, for controls, pedestrians and other vehicles. The corner is where someone steps out. Looking at all four before you commit is what finds them. Kansas Driving Handbook, p.46: “When approaching an intersection, search all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians, other vehicles, etc. and signal your intentions.”