Before turning, which direction should your final check be in?

• A. In the opposite direction to your path
• B. In the direction of your intended path of travel
• C. Upwards toward the sky
• D. Toward the curb

Answer: (B)

The last look should be toward the direction you plan to move. This is your final check to make sure the lane you’re turning into is clear of cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, and that there won’t be someone in your blind spot as you enter that path. Do this after signaling and checking your mirrors, just before you begin the turn. If you’re turning left, glance to the left into the lane you’ll enter; if turning right, glance to the right into the curb lane. Avoid looking upward, toward the curb, or in the opposite direction—you want to confirm clearance in the direction you’re about to travel.