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Turns and lanesQuestion 68 of 229

Which lane do you use to start a U-turn?

  1. The right lane next to the curb
  2. The left turn lane or the far-left lane
  3. The center lane of three lanes
  4. The bicycle lane next to the curb
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Correct answer: The left turn lane or the far-left lane

Signal, then make the U-turn from the left turn lane or the far-left lane.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: U-Turn, page 20

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026