turn lane

Dedicated directional strip

A turn lane is a designated lane on a road reserved for vehicles waiting to turn, separated from through traffic.

Turn lanes prevent cars making left or right turns from blocking drivers going straight: Get in the turn lane if you're turning left at the light.

Most commonly refers to left-turn lanes at intersections.

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intersection · traffic · rush hour · blinker · waiting · waiting game · median · curb · asphalt · dotted line · highway · commute · steering · steering wheel · brake · idle · fender bender · green light

Categories
Opposites
traffic flow direction

turn lanetravel lane

Marked road section

passing lane · traffic lane · center lane

Family

turn, lane, turns, turned, turning, turner, turners, turnout, turnover

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G