Signal at least 100 feet before a turn
A free practice question for the California permit test, with the answer explained.
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How far before a turn should you start signaling?
The rule
Turn on your signal at least 100 feet before you make a turn, even when you don't see anyone around.
Turn your signal on at least 100 feet ahead of a turn, so drivers, bike riders and pedestrians know what you plan to do.
From the California Driver Handbook, section 5, page 11. 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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