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Difficulty: EasyTurning Procedures and Signaling

When using hand-and-arm signals, extending the left arm straight out horizontally beyond the left side of the vehicle indicates an intention to make a right turn.

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False. Extending the left arm straight horizontally out the driver's window signals a left turn, not a right turn.
The statement is false because extending the left arm straight horizontally out of the driver's window is the official hand signal for a left turn. To signal a right turn, the driver must extend the left upper arm horizontally with the forearm pointing upward at a 90-degree angle.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the standard legal hand signals for vehicle maneuvers.
Left arm extended straight out = Left turn; Left arm bent upward at 90 degrees = Right turn; Left arm bent downward = Stop/Slow down.
Hand signals provide a standardized visual warning to other drivers when electronic signals fail or are absent.
2
Compare the statement with the established rules.
The statement incorrectly claims extending the arm straight out signals a right turn.
Straight horizontal extension is specifically reserved for left turns.

Key Concept

Driver Hand Signals for Turning
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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