PSA: Turning and YOU

[PurdueRy]

When there are TWO right turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane furthest to the right. The person in the leftmost right turn lane should turn into the lane second from the right. However, this person usually can go in any lane left of that if there is no traffic in that lane.

When there are TWO left turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane second from the left. This person can usually go more right as traffic permits. The person in the leftmost left turn lane MUST turn into the lane farthest left.

I am TIRED of people not comprehending that they can't just pick a lane to turn into!

 

[SunnyD]

No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

 

[skace]

What about people in the left turning lane who really want to turn right? They can just go wherever, correct?

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: skace
What about people in the left turning lane who really want to turn right? They can just go wherever, correct?

apparently

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

But if you turn left 3 times you basically have just turned right, no?

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

But if you turn left 3 times you basically have just turned right, no?

I suppose...but that's not a michigan left...

 

[Gooberlx2]

I hate "Michigan lefts". Who's brilliant idea was it to make people turn right, then bust a U-turn? I hated it when I lived there and it drives me up the wall when I visit family.

 

[George P Burdell]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

But if you turn left 3 times you basically have just turned right, no?

I suppose...but that's not a michigan left...

NO, that's how you make a right in downtown Atlanta.

 

[shocksyde]

I've had assholes straight up cut me off in the middle of a 2-lane turn intersection. And then THEY HONKED at ME! Gah!

 

[rh71]

just go faster and they can't not see you

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
When there are TWO right turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane furthest to the right. The person in the leftmost right turn lane should turn into the lane second from the right. However, this person usually can go in any lane left of that if there is no traffic in that lane.

When there are TWO left turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane second from the left. This person can usually go more right as traffic permits. The person in the leftmost left turn lane MUST turn into the lane farthest left.

I am TIRED of people not comprehending that they can't just pick a lane to turn into!

I don't necessarily agree with you on this, only because some streets will paint dividing lines to show which turn lanes can go where.

Sometimes when you have two left turn lanes turning into a 3 lane road, the innermost left turn lane will be allowed two lanes while the outer left turn lane will only have the widest left turn lane. And reverse is true too, sometimes the innermost left will only get one lane to turn while the outer one will get two lanes. Same w/ two right turn lanes.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: Schfifty Five

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
When there are TWO right turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane furthest to the right. The person in the leftmost right turn lane should turn into the lane second from the right. However, this person usually can go in any lane left of that if there is no traffic in that lane.

When there are TWO left turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane second from the left. This person can usually go more right as traffic permits. The person in the leftmost left turn lane MUST turn into the lane farthest left.

I am TIRED of people not comprehending that they can't just pick a lane to turn into!

I don't necessarily agree with you on this, only because some streets will paint dividing lines to show which turn lanes can go where.

Sometimes when you have two left turn lanes turning into a 3 lane road, the innermost left turn lane will be allowed two lanes while the outer left turn lane will only have the widest left turn lane. And reverse is true too, sometimes the innermost left will only get one lane to turn while the outer one will get two lanes. Same w/ two right turn lanes.

Correct. The lines tell you where to go.

 

[rivan]

So, what you're saying is if I'm in the left lane and want to turn right, just turn on my blinker, wait 0.5 seconds, and begin my turn without looking? What if I'm in the right land and want to turn left? Do the same rules apply?

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
I hate "Michigan lefts". Who's brilliant idea was it to make people turn right, then bust a U-turn? I hated it when I lived there and it drives me up the wall when I visit family.

Is that like a Jersey Jughandle?

 

[warmodder]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

But if you turn left 3 times you basically have just turned right, no?

I suppose...but that's not a michigan left...

What's a MI left? In NJ they make you go right if you want to make a left. Is this the same thing?

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: warmodder

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

But if you turn left 3 times you basically have just turned right, no?

I suppose...but that's not a michigan left...

What's a MI left? In NJ they make you go right if you want to make a left. Is this the same thing?

yes

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: rivan
So, what you're saying is if I'm in the left lane and want to turn right, just turn on my blinker, wait 0.5 seconds, and begin my turn without looking? What if I'm in the right land and want to turn left? Do the same rules apply?

Uh...apparently you didn't read. I said in situations where there are TWO right turn lanes or TWO left turn lanes. I never said you can turn right out of the left lane if both go straight. Reading comprehension FTW.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: Schfifty Five

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
When there are TWO right turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane furthest to the right. The person in the leftmost right turn lane should turn into the lane second from the right. However, this person usually can go in any lane left of that if there is no traffic in that lane.

When there are TWO left turn lanes, the person in the rightmost turn lane MUST turn into the lane second from the left. This person can usually go more right as traffic permits. The person in the leftmost left turn lane MUST turn into the lane farthest left.

I am TIRED of people not comprehending that they can't just pick a lane to turn into!

I don't necessarily agree with you on this, only because some streets will paint dividing lines to show which turn lanes can go where.

Sometimes when you have two left turn lanes turning into a 3 lane road, the innermost left turn lane will be allowed two lanes while the outer left turn lane will only have the widest left turn lane. And reverse is true too, sometimes the innermost left will only get one lane to turn while the outer one will get two lanes. Same w/ two right turn lanes.

Correct. The lines tell you where to go.

And I agree, however, very few turns have these markings(at least in my experience). If they don't, the rules I have posted are what apply.

 

[BlackTigers]

I just Googled the 'Michigan left', and that would bug the living shit out of me to do every day.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: BlackTigers91
I just Googled the 'Michigan left', and that would bug the living shit out of me to do every day.

It actually has its advantages. You would realize it if you did it everyday.

 

[SunnyD]

Just think... you could live in New Jersey. Jug Handles FTL!!!

The only time I ever want to hear the term Jug Handle again better involve a woman.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

I made a thread about this very topic a while back. I live in Tampa, FL. I get run off the fucking street every time I try and turn left from E. Fowler Ave. onto N 56th St.

 

[warmodder]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: warmodder

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: SunnyD
No no, those rules only apply to certain people, notably NONE of them live in Florida.

Apparently none in MI either.

Another lesson:

There is a reason that in MI there is a sign at every "Michigan left" that says LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT.

But if you turn left 3 times you basically have just turned right, no?

I suppose...but that's not a michigan left...

What's a MI left? In NJ they make you go right if you want to make a left. Is this the same thing?

yes

Ah I see, we call it a jug handle because its shape vaguely resembles the handle of a jug.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

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