Making Turns

There are certain rules which must be followed when you wish to make a turn. This is necessary to avoid accidents and to follow the rules of the road. 1. Left Turn Only and Right Turn Only lanes are marked with arrows on the pavement. You must obey them and turn only in the direction it tells you if you are in one of these lanes. Never continue going straight in a turn only lane. 2. Always give the proper signal by hand at least 100 feet in advance of your turn. The correct hand signals are illustrated here. Learn them and use them! 3. When turning, plan ahead. Don't wait until you get there before you decide what you are going to do. 4. When making a turn, follow the same rules as a motor vehicle. Use a hand signal, get into the appropriate lane for the turn and make the turn into the right hand lane of the street you're turning onto. If you are not yet comfortable with this level of bicycling, then it is advised that you act like a pedestrian and walk your bike across one street and then across the other.

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