California Car / Permit practice question · Right-of-Way
When you are turning left at an intersection, you must:
Answer choices
- Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians— Correct answer
- Proceed first because you are turning
- Sound your horn and turn
- Expect oncoming traffic to stop for you
Why this is the answer
When you turn left, you must give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous, and to pedestrians. Being the one turning does not give you priority. Wait for a safe gap, and do not assume an oncoming driver with a turn signal on will actually turn before reaching you.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Right-of-Way Rules
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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