Lanes for turning — Maine Permit Test

The safest way to turn is by crossing as few lanes of traffic as you can, starting from the lane closest to where you want to go.

A driver who swings across three lanes to turn is in front of every car in them.

The safest way to turn is by crossing as few lanes of traffic as you can.

To turn left, approach in the lane closest to the center line, pull out toward the middle of the intersection, and wait there with your wheels straight until it is clear.

A car waiting back at the line holds up the cars behind and has to cross the whole intersection in a rush.

If you are turning left approach in the lane closest to the center line, pull out toward the midpoint of the intersection and wait with wheels straight, until it's clear to turn.

For a left turn, keep just left of the middle of the intersection as you turn, and turn into the leftmost lane going your way.

A driver who cuts the corner or swings wide ends up in the path of a car turning from the other side.

Keep just left of the midpoint as you turn and turn into the leftmost lane going in your direction.

For right turns, start from the rightmost lane and keep as close to the curb as possible throughout the turn.

A car that swings wide before turning right leaves room for a driver or cyclist to slip in beside it.

For right turns, start from the rightmost lane and keep as close to the curb as possible throughout the turn.

What is the safest way to set up for a turn?

Start from the lane closest to your turn. A driver who swings across three lanes to turn is in front of every car in them. Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.56: “The safest way to turn is by crossing as few lanes of traffic as you can.”