When turning right in Nevada, which lane must you use?
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A.
The extreme right-hand lane or a lane designated for right turns Correct
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B.
The lane closest to the shoulder, even a bike lane
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C.
The lane that has enough room to make the turn safely
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D.
The center left-turn lane if one is available
The answer is "The extreme right-hand lane or a lane designated for right turns"
A right turn in Nevada must begin from the extreme right-hand travel lane or a lane specifically designated for right turns. Turning from any lane that has room to swing right, from the center left-turn lane, or from the shoulder is not authorized. The trap here is remembering that the rule is about specific lane assignment, not about physical space to complete the turn.
The traps in the wrong answers
B. The lane closest to the shoulder, even a bike lane
The rule points to the extreme right-hand travel lane, not the shoulder or a marked bike lane used by cyclists. This answer comes from the 'hug the curb' habit that treats any pavement to the right of traffic as fair game for the turn.
C. The lane that has enough room to make the turn safely
Ignores the specific lane requirement; the manual does not let a driver pick any lane just because it has room. This answer ignores the specific lane requirement of the extreme right-hand travel lane.
D. The center left-turn lane if one is available
The center left-turn lane is reserved for left turns from either direction, not for right turns. This answer pattern-matches on the words 'turn lane' without checking that the lane serves left turns only.
This question tests your knowledge of Turning in Nevada. Source: Nevada Driver Manual, "Signaling, Turning, Lane Changes, and Passing – Turning," p.45..
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