I'm learning to drive. When making a left turn on a signal light is it legal to turn into the farthest right lane? Or do you have to turn into the lane nearest towards you? In california.
2007-08-23 15:09:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
its legal nevermind, thanks anyways.
2007-08-23 15:28:30 · update #1
I do not know about California in particular, but here is rule in general.
It depends on what the situation is with the rest of the traffic, lanes, lights, etc.
Suppose you are at an intersection, where there are 3 lanes ... the middle one goes straight, the far right is a must turn right, the far left is the only one which allows people to turn left ... now there are several parallel lanes where you are headed for ... there's on-coming traffic turning right at the same time as you turning left, then the leftmost lane is for you and the right most lane for them.
This is controlled by you having a green arrow, at the same time as there be oncoming traffic that is turning to the same place you going ... in this situation, the farthest right lane is for the traffic turning right, the farthest left lane is for the traffic turning left.
If your lane is the only one turning left, and ther's nothing turning right, then you are free to go into any lane you please.
Sometimes there are two parallel lanes that may turn left at the same time ... the two turning lanes are supposed to be parallel ... you may not cut in front of the other people, they may not cut in front of you, by changing lanes at the same time as making the turn.
2007-08-23 15:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When turning left from a two way street onto a two way street, you should always turn from the lane which is right of center line into the lane which is right of the center line. You should always enter the closest lane available going in your direction. If there are dual turning lanes, then you should stay in the same lane all the way around the corner. If you enter the wrong lane (i.e. the right lane as you stated), then you run the risk of being hit, or hitting another vehicle because you are not following the rules of the road and you aren't being predictable. If everyone follows the same rules, fewer crashes happen. If you crash due to entering the wrong lane, then you would be found to be at fault and would then be charged for making an unsafe left turn as well as other charges for undue care and control of your vehicle, etc. So, if you make a RIGHT turn from a two way street onto another two way street, you should enter the closest lane available going in your direction (curb lane to curb lane). I live in Alberta Canada, but most rules are the same in U.S.A. and Canada.
2016-04-01 11:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by Paula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't, if you do and a cop of camera is present, you can and will be cited for an illegal lane change and/or reckless driving. You also might be given a sobriety check.
Take the left hand turn, use your turn signal and turn in either right or left then turn into the nearest parking lot (NOT the middle of the street) and turn around and head back the direction that you wanted to go.
2007-08-24 03:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the real world, if you turn into the farthest right lane (when there is only one turning lane) its no big deal. BUT... on the driving test... legally you have to stay in the lane closest to you, and than get over.
My friend missed points on her driving test in VA for this very thing!
2007-08-23 15:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by loki_only1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should turn into the lane nearest you. There are places where there are 2 turn lanes or another lane doing a "right turn on red"...
2007-08-23 15:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. You should turn into the left lane. Most people make a wide sweep into the right lane, but that is an illegal lane change.
2007-08-23 15:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. If you swing wide and end up in the right lane, instead of the left, it's an illegal turn.
2007-08-23 15:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can turn into any lane that is clear.
2007-08-23 15:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋