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Turns and lanesQuestion 61 of 229

You miss your turn at an intersection. What should you do?

  1. Stop and back up to the turn
  2. Turn left across the solid lines
  3. Stop in the lane and wait to turn
  4. Go on to a safe and legal place to turn around
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Correct answer: Go on to a safe and legal place to turn around

Last-minute direction changes raise the risk of a collision. Go on to a place where a turn is safe and legal.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Changing Lanes, page 15

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026