Choosing the Right Lane: Practice Questions

Planning your lane early lets you signal in time and avoid last-minute moves. Without lane arrows, position yourself on the far right to turn right, and toward the middle but right of the dividing line to turn left or make a U-turn on a two-way road. With arrows, use the lane that matches your move, and choose among several left-turn lanes by what you need after the turn. The topic also explains roundabout lanes and signals for the first, second, third and fourth exits, including when to switch from a left to a right signal.

29 questions · Handbook pp. 108–116 · Unit 3: Driving Lanes & Manoeuvres

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Question 1Before moving into a lane to turn, what must you check?

1. AThat the car behind you is a small car
2. BThat the turn is not prohibited by traffic lights or other signals ✓(correct answer)
3. CThat your fuel tank is full
4. DThat the radio is off

Correct answer: B. Make sure the turn isn't blocked by lights or signals, signal in time, don't put others at risk, and follow the direction signs.Source: Handbook p. 108

Question 2Why is it important to plan your lane in advance?

1. ASo you never need to use signals
2. BSo you can ignore the direction signs
3. CSo you can cut across lanes at the last moment
4. DSo you can signal in time and move to the correct lane without putting others at risk ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. A timely lane change must be signalled, other road users must not be put at risk, and you must follow direction signs.Source: Handbook p. 108

Question 3There are no lane arrows. You want to turn right at the junction. Which position is correct?

1. AA - at the far right of the road ✓(correct answer)
2. BAny position, as long as you signal
3. CB - near the centre line
4. DC - left of the centre line

Correct answer: A. Without lane arrows, the driver must turn right from the far right side of the road.Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 4There are no lane arrows on this two-way road. You want to turn left. Which position is correct?

1. AIn the oncoming lane, close to the left kerb
2. BB - toward the middle of the road, right of the centre line ✓(correct answer)
3. CA - at the far right of the road
4. DC - across the centre line

Correct answer: B. To turn left on a two-way street, move to the middle of the road but stay to the right of the dividing line.Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 5Turning left on a two-way road with a dividing line and no lane arrows, where should you position your car?

1. AAt the far right edge of the road
2. BOn top of the dividing line
3. CToward the middle of the road, but still to the right of the dividing line ✓(correct answer)
4. DTo the left of the dividing line

Correct answer: C. Move to the middle and remain to the right of the dividing line.Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 6You are on this one-way road and want to turn left at the junction. Which car is positioned correctly?

1. AAny lane, since it is one-way
2. BA - the left lane ✓(correct answer)
3. CC - the right lane
4. DB - the middle lane

Correct answer: B. On one-way roads, the driver must turn left from the left side of the road.Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 7You are on this one-way road and want to turn right at the junction. Which car is positioned correctly?

1. AAny lane, since it is one-way
2. BC - the right lane ✓(correct answer)
3. CA - the left lane
4. DB - the middle lane

Correct answer: B. Without arrows, right turns are made from the far right side of the road.Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 8You want to make a U-turn on a two-way road with a dividing line and no lane arrows. Where should you position your car?

1. AAt the far right edge of the road
2. BIn the oncoming lane
3. COn the dividing line
4. DIn the middle of the road, to the right of the dividing line ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. For a U-turn on a two-way street, move to the middle of the road and remain right of the dividing line.Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 9You want to make a U-turn through the gap in the central island ahead. Which car is positioned correctly?

1. AB - the right lane
2. BA - the left lane, next to the island ✓(correct answer)
3. CEither lane
4. DStop on the right shoulder first, then cross all lanes

Correct answer: B. On roads that are one-way or have a central island, make the U-turn from the left side of the road (to the right of the island).Source: Handbook p. 109

Question 10Which lane must you use to turn RIGHT here?

1. AA
2. BB
3. CD ✓(correct answer)
4. DC

Correct answer: C. When lane arrows are present, turn right from the lane with the right-pointing arrow.Source: Handbook p. 110

Question 11Which lane must you use to turn LEFT here?

1. AC
2. BB ✓(correct answer)
3. CA
4. DD

Correct answer: B. Turn left from the lane with the left-pointing arrow. Lane A is marked for U-turns.Source: Handbook p. 110

Question 12Which lane must you use to make a U-turn here?

1. AD
2. BA ✓(correct answer)
3. CC
4. DB

Correct answer: B. Make a U-turn from the lane with the U-turn arrow.Source: Handbook p. 110

Question 13Which lane must you use to go STRAIGHT ahead here?

1. AC ✓(correct answer)
2. BD
3. CA
4. DB

Correct answer: A. Lane arrows show which movement each lane is for; lane C has the straight-ahead arrow.Source: Handbook p. 110

Question 14When lanes are marked with direction arrows, from which lane must you turn left?

1. AThe lane with an arrow pointing left ✓(correct answer)
2. BThe far-left lane, whatever its arrow
3. CThe lane with the straight-ahead arrow
4. DAny lane, if you signal early

Correct answer: A. With road arrows, turn left only from a lane where the arrow points to the left.Source: Handbook p. 110

Question 15You will turn left here and then turn RIGHT at the next junction. Which left-turn lane should you take?

1. AC - the right-most left-turn lane ✓(correct answer)
2. BAny of them; change lanes after the turn
3. CA - the left-most left-turn lane
4. DB - the middle left-turn lane

Correct answer: A. Plan ahead: to turn left now and right next, take the first (right-most) of the three left-turn lanes, so you end up on the right.Source: Handbook p. 112

Question 16You will turn left here and then go STRAIGHT at the next junction. Which left-turn lane should you take?

1. AB - the middle left-turn lane ✓(correct answer)
2. BC - the right-most left-turn lane
3. CThe straight-ahead lane
4. DA - the left-most left-turn lane

Correct answer: A. To turn left now and continue straight next, take the second (middle) of the three left-turn lanes.Source: Handbook p. 113

Question 17You will turn left here and then turn LEFT again at the next junction. Which left-turn lane should you take?

1. AC - the right-most left-turn lane
2. BThe right-turn lane
3. CA - the left-most left-turn lane ✓(correct answer)
4. DB - the middle left-turn lane

Correct answer: C. To turn left twice, take the third (left-most) of the three left-turn lanes.Source: Handbook p. 114

Question 18At a junction with several left-turn lanes, what decides which one you should choose?

1. AIt doesn't matter at all
2. BThe lane you need after the turn, for your next maneuver ✓(correct answer)
3. CThe lane closest to the kerb
4. DThe lane with the fewest cars

Correct answer: B. Plan in advance: the correct lane depends on your lane after turning left.Source: Handbook p. 111

Question 19You approach this roundabout and want to take the 1st exit (turn right). Which lane should you use?

1. AB - the middle lane
2. BC - the right lane ✓(correct answer)
3. CA - the left lane
4. DAny lane

Correct answer: B. To turn right (1st exit), use lane 1 - the right lane - on approach, in the roundabout and when leaving.Source: Handbook p. 115

Question 20You approach this roundabout and want to go straight on (2nd exit). Which lane should you use?

1. AAny lane
2. BB - the middle lane ✓(correct answer)
3. CA - the left lane
4. DC - the right lane

Correct answer: B. Driving straight (2nd exit): use lane 2, the middle lane, if available.Source: Handbook p. 115

Question 21You approach this roundabout and want to take the 3rd exit (turn left). Which lane should you use?

1. AA - the left lane ✓(correct answer)
2. BB - the middle lane
3. CC - the right lane
4. DAny lane

Correct answer: A. Turning left (3rd exit): use lane 3, the left lane, if available.Source: Handbook p. 115

Question 22You want to go all the way round this roundabout and come back the way you came (4th exit). Which lane should you use?

1. AB - the middle lane
2. BA - the left lane ✓(correct answer)
3. CC - the right lane
4. DAny lane

Correct answer: B. A full rotation / U-turn (4th exit) uses lane 3, the left lane, if available.Source: Handbook p. 115

Question 23In a multi-lane roundabout, you are taking the 1st exit. Which lane should you be in while inside the roundabout?

1. AThe right (outer) lane ✓(correct answer)
2. BThe middle lane
3. CThe left (inner) lane
4. DChange to the inner lane, then back

Correct answer: A. For the 1st exit, stay in lane 1 (right lane) on approach, at the roundabout and on departure.Source: Handbook p. 115

Question 24You will take the 1st exit (right) at a roundabout. How should you signal?

1. ASignal right on approach and keep signalling right ✓(correct answer)
2. BNo signal at all
3. CSignal left on approach
4. DSignal right only after leaving

Correct answer: A. Turning right (1st exit): signal right on the approach and keep signalling right in the roundabout.Source: Handbook p. 116

Question 25You will go straight on (2nd exit) at a roundabout. How should you signal?

1. ANo signal at any point
2. BSignal left on approach
3. CNo signal on approach; signal right after passing the 1st exit ✓(correct answer)
4. DSignal right on approach

Correct answer: C. Driving straight: no signal on approach; start signalling right at the island of the 1st exit.Source: Handbook p. 116

Question 26You will take the 3rd exit (left) at a roundabout. How should you signal?

1. ANo signal on approach, then left
2. BSignal right on approach and keep it on
3. CSignal left on approach, then switch to right after passing the 2nd exit ✓(correct answer)
4. DSignal left the whole way, including when leaving

Correct answer: C. Turning left (3rd exit): signal left on approach and switch to the right signal at the island of the 2nd exit.Source: Handbook p. 116

Question 27You will take the 4th exit (U-turn) at a roundabout. When should you switch from the left signal to the right signal?

1. AYou should not signal right at all
2. BAfter passing the 3rd exit ✓(correct answer)
3. CAfter passing the 1st exit
4. DImmediately on entering

Correct answer: B. U-turn (4th exit): signal left on approach and switch to the right signal at the island of the 3rd exit.Source: Handbook p. 116

Question 28At a roundabout, what does the right-turn signal tell other drivers?

1. AThat you will go round it fully
2. BThat you are entering the roundabout
3. CThat you are about to leave the roundabout at the next exit ✓(correct answer)
4. DThat you are giving way to them

Correct answer: C. In every case you switch to (or keep) the right signal just before your exit, so the right signal shows you are leaving.Source: Handbook p. 116

Question 29Why should all drivers follow the roundabout lane and signal rules?

1. ASo no one ever needs to give way
2. BSo drivers can go faster than the limit
3. CBecause roundabouts have no signs
4. DSo traffic around the roundabout flows smoothly without problems ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. If all drivers abide by these rules, traffic will flow smoothly around the roundabout.Source: Handbook p. 116

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