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Right Turn Across a Bike Lane

Yield to riders, then merge INTO the bike lane for the last 200 feet — never hook across it.

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How to use this sim

Watch the app drive the maneuver the correct way — with the right order and timing. Follow the narration and the checklist as each step is done for you. Hit Restart to watch it again anytime.

💡 Pro tip

California wants you IN the bike lane before a right turn — merge into it during the last 200 feet once it's clear, so a cyclist can never be on your right when you turn. The deadly mistake is the 'right hook': turning across a bike lane you never merged into.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Turning right across the bike lane from the car lane — the classic right-hook crash.
  • Passing a cyclist and immediately turning right in front of them.
  • Merging into the bike lane without a mirror + over-the-shoulder check for riders.