How to make a left turn — Rhode Island Permit Test

Never pull suddenly to the left from the right-hand lane to turn; if you cannot get to the center early enough, go on to the next intersection.

A car cutting across lanes at the last second is hit by the driver already in the left lane.

If you can’t work your way to the center early enough, go on to the next intersection.

Before a left turn, put your car in lane position 2 well before the turn.

A car sitting in the middle of the lane blocks drivers who could pass it on the right.

As you approach the intersection, position yourself in lane position #2 far enough in advance before your turn.

While waiting to turn, do not turn your wheels toward your path until you are clear to make the turn.

A car waiting with wheels turned left gets shoved into oncoming traffic if it is hit from behind.

Do not turn your wheels in your intended path of travel until you are clear to make your turn.

When turning left, both the vehicle coming straight at you and the vehicle approaching on your right have the right-of-way.

A left turn crosses oncoming traffic, so the turning driver is the one who waits.

Both the motor vehicle directly approaching you and the vehicle approaching on your right have the right-of-way.

After turning left into a four-lane road, stay in the lane nearest the center until you can move to the right lane without getting in anyone's way.

Swinging wide into the far lane cuts off a car turning right from the other side.

After turning into a four-lane road, keep driving in the center lane until you can change to the right lane without getting in the way of other vehicles.

On every turn, left or right, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the street.

A walker crossing the side street is right in the path a turning car sweeps through.

Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the street.

You are in the right lane and too late to move over for a left turn. What should you do?

Go on to the next intersection. A car cutting across lanes at the last second is hit by the driver already in the left lane. Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.29: “If you can’t work your way to the center early enough, go on to the next intersection.”