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Turns and lanesQuestion 69 of 229

You are in a residential district. When may you make a U-turn?

  1. When no sign is posted
  2. When no vehicles approach within 200 feet
  3. When you are in the right lane
  4. When your signal is on for 100 feet
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Correct answer: When no vehicles approach within 200 feet

In a residential district, a U-turn is legal if no vehicle is within 200 feet of you.

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