General Knowledge · Question #22

When making a right turn, you should:

A. Turn wide as you complete the turn, not as you start it
B. Turn wide as you start, then sharp
C. Stay close to the curb the whole time
D. Always make a U-turn instead

Correct answer: A. Turn wide as you complete the turn, not as you start it
Explanation: Right turns: keep the rear of the vehicle close to the curb to prevent vehicles from squeezing between you and the curb.

Why this question matters on the General Knowledge exam

This question is one of the 65 we have for the General Knowledge CDL knowledge test. The official AAMVA Commercial Driver License Manual chapter on General Knowledge covers exactly this topic, and most state DMV exams pull from the same chapter. Memorizing the right answer is fine for passing, but understanding the underlying rule is what keeps you safe on the road and out of trouble with FMCSA inspectors.

If this topic gave you trouble, take the full General Knowledge practice test to drill it across all the related questions. We recommend reading every explanation, even on the questions you got right, because the manual phrasing in the explanation often shows up word-for-word on the real exam.

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