Q: When there is a street with a turn lane in the center, I see many drivers come from a side street and pull into the center turn lane to then merge into the right lane when there is an opening. My ...
Q: I was taught when turning left at an intersection onto a street with two lanes in each direction, to turn into the left (and closest) of the two lanes. If I want to eventually be in the right-hand ...
Research shows left turns at intersections are dangerous and slow traffic. Benjamin Rondel/The Image Bank via Getty Images Vikash Gayah: When you make a left turn, you have to cross oncoming traffic.
The unique “left turn” design is a true Michigan thing that every Michigander knows about. But how did it become our thing? And is it anymore effective than a normal protected left turn? Let’s start ...
Given that modern automobiles are equipped with a slew of advanced safety features, one might reasonably assume that cars, trucks, and SUVs are safer to drive than at any other point in history. There ...
“U-turns are not allowed when they will cause traffic problems. When you’re doing a U-turn, you have to yield to all other drivers,” says Musson. “You do not have the right-of-way. So, it’s essential ...