turning lane

Pre-intersection queuing strip

A turning lane is a lane designated for vehicles preparing to turn, separated from through traffic to prevent backups.

Left-turn lanes often occupy the center of a road; right-turn lanes typically appear at intersections.

Get in the turning lane if you're going to turn.

Some turning lanes are shared by traffic from both directions.

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intersection · traffic light · blinker · pavement · asphalt · painted lines · waiting · rush hour · road rage · oncoming traffic · double yellow · median · curb · steering wheel · indicator · highway · exit · ramp

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Opposites
traffic flow direction/purpose

turning lanetravel lane

Marked road section

traffic lane · passing lane · fast lane · express lane · HOV lane

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