Driving in a bike lane to turn
A free practice question for the California permit test, with the answer explained.
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How far before a right turn may you start driving in the bike lane?
The rule
You may drive in a bike lane only to park where allowed, to enter or leave the road, or to turn within 200 feet of the intersection. Check for bicyclists first.
You may move into a bike lane once you're 200 feet or less from your turn. Check your blind spot for bicyclists first. 200 ft: bike lane or center turn lane · 100 ft: start your signal.
From the California Driver Handbook, section 6, page 17. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.
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