When choosing a lane, which lane should you use to pass or turn left?

When choosing a lane, which lane should you use to pass or turn left?

• A. Right Lane
• B. Center Lane
• C. Any Lane
• D. Left Lane

Answer: (D)

Use the leftmost lane. This lane is set aside for turning left and for passing slower traffic, so positioning there gives you a clear, safe path to complete a left turn without weaving across other lanes. Before you move into that lane, signal your turn, check for oncoming traffic, and make sure it’s safe. If there’s a dedicated left-turn lane, stay in it to make the turn and then merge back when appropriate. The other lanes are for through traffic, so remaining in the left lane for a left turn helps keep traffic flow smooth and reduces the chance of collisions.

Use the leftmost lane. This lane is set aside for turning left and for passing slower traffic, so positioning there gives you a clear, safe path to complete a left turn without weaving across other lanes. Before you move into that lane, signal your turn, check for oncoming traffic, and make sure it’s safe. If there’s a dedicated left-turn lane, stay in it to make the turn and then merge back when appropriate. The other lanes are for through traffic, so remaining in the left lane for a left turn helps keep traffic flow smooth and reduces the chance of collisions.