Turning
Left turns, right turns, U-turns, and turn signals.
Turning rules in North Carolina follow the federal framework with state-specific limits, distances, and exceptions. The practice questions below are drawn from the North Carolina driver handbook, so they track the state's own rules.
Turning questions, North Carolina edition.
Each question links through to a full explanation, the rule it tests, and a citation back to the manual.
- You approach an intersection and realize you are not in the correct lane for the turn you planned. What does the manual tell you to do? →
- You have a green arrow to make a U-turn. A driver coming from the opposite direction has a green arrow to turn right into the same lane you are heading for. Who yields? →
- Which hand signal shows you plan to make a left turn? →
- Which hand signal shows you plan to make a right turn? →
- You are approaching a turn on a street with a posted 35 mph limit. How far ahead of the turn must your signal be on? →
- In a single-lane roundabout, how far around do you travel before exiting when making a left turn? →
- The road you are on has a posted speed limit of 55 mph. How far ahead of your turn must you signal? →
- At a multi-lane roundabout with the typical posted lane assignments, you plan to make a left turn or U-turn. Reading the signs and pavement markings before you enter, which lane should you choose? →
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