When should you cancel your turn signal during a lane change?

• A. After moving into the new lane.
• B. Immediately before signaling.
• C. Only after returning to the original lane.
• D. Never cancel it.

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how to use your turn signal as a communication tool during a lane change and when to turn it off. You should cancel the signal after you have completed the lane change and are fully in the new lane. You activate the signal before you start the maneuver and keep it on as you merge into the new lane so other drivers know your intention. Once you’re settled in the new lane and no longer planning to move, turning the signal off avoids giving mixed messages. Cancelling it too early would remove the warning before the move is finished, and leaving it on forever could mislead others into thinking you’ll change lanes again. So, the best time is after you’ve moved into the new lane.