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General Knowledge Practice Question 52
RequiredGeneral Knowledge · Question 52
When making a right turn at an intersection, you should:
- ACut the corner sharply
- BTurn from the rightmost lane and swing wide as needed without crossing into the left turning lane
- CAlways swing into oncoming traffic to start
- DUse the leftmost lane
Correct answer: B. Turn from the rightmost lane and swing wide as needed without crossing into the left turning lane
Why: Start the turn from the rightmost lane and swing slightly into adjacent lanes only as needed for the trailer to clear. Never use the left lane to set up the turn.
How this question fits the General test
FMCSA requires General Knowledge competency under 49 CFR 383.111 because every CDL holder operates a heavy vehicle in mixed traffic where situational judgment, pre-trip discipline, and emergency response routinely separate a safe trip from a fatal one.
Study technique for this topic
Read the FMCSA Model CDL Manual Section 2 cover to cover, then re-read it focused on numbers — speeds, distances, weights, and pressures. Use the practice questions in this category to drill those numeric thresholds until you can answer without hesitation.
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Continue your CDL preparation
The General Knowledge portion of the CDL knowledge exam covers more than this single question. Use this site's full General Knowledge bank to drill every topic, then test yourself with one of our state-specific practice sets to confirm you are ready for the actual DMV exam in your state. Always check your state's CDL handbook for any local addenda before the test day.
If you are still building your overall CDL foundation, start with the General Knowledge bank — every CDL applicant must pass it — and then work outward to the endorsements you plan to add.
