You are preparing to make a right turn across a bike lane. How far in advance may you enter the bike lane?
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A.
Any distance, as long as you signal
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B.
No more than 200 feet before starting the turn Correct
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C.
Only at the corner itself, right before turning
The answer is "No more than 200 feet before starting the turn"
You may enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before starting a turn. Drivers who assume a signal grants a general license pick option A. Signaling does not lift the specific 200-foot cap on how far ahead you may occupy a bike lane.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. Any distance, as long as you signal
Signaling does not lift the 200-foot cap on how far ahead of your turn you may occupy the bike lane. This answer applies a 'signal makes it legal' shortcut that overlooks the specific merge distance the rule fixes.
C. Only at the corner itself, right before turning
Waiting until the corner forces an abrupt merge across a bicyclist's path. This answer overcorrects with a defensive 'stay clear of the bike lane as long as possible' habit that ignores the 200-foot merge allowance.
This question tests your knowledge of Passing in California. Source: California Driver Manual, "Passing a Bicyclist," p.48..
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