New York Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

To indicate you wish to make a right-hand turn at an intersection, you should:

1. Make a hand signal

2. Slow down or stop

3. Steer to the right

4. Honk the horn

The correct answer is: Make a hand signal

To indicate a right-hand turn at an intersection, you should make a hand signal. This is done by extending your arm out in a 90-degree angle from your body, pointing in the direction of the intended turn. This option is correct as it is the universally accepted way to signal a right-hand turn and ensures that other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are aware of your intentions. Option B, slowing down or stopping, is not necessarily the best way to indicate a right-hand turn. While it is important to reduce your speed before turning, it is not an effective form of signaling and may even cause confusion for other drivers. Similarly, option C, steering to the right, may not be enough to convey your intentions to other drivers. It is important to also use a hand signal to ensure that everyone is clear about your intended turn. Option D, honking the horn, is not an appropriate