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Lane Use, Turning & Passing

You missed your turn on a busy street. What is the safest action?

  • A.Back up in the travel lane to the turn
  • B.Continue to the next safe place to turn around legally
  • C.Make a sudden U-turn across traffic
  • D.Stop in your lane and wait for a gap to reverse
Correct answer

B. Continue to the next safe place to turn around legally

Why

Never back up in a travel lane or make a sudden turn for a missed turn. Continue ahead and turn around at the next safe, legal location.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-073).

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