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Turns and lanesQuestion 74 of 229

You turn left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should you end the turn?

  1. In the right lane of the street
  2. In the left lane closest to the middle of the street
  3. In any lane that is open to you
  4. In the bicycle lane by the curb
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Correct answer: In the left lane closest to the middle of the street

Start the turn in the left lane next to the middle of the street. End it in the matching lane to reduce the risk of a collision.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Examples of Turns, page 21

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026