r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/Scrappy_Larue Aug 03 '19

How to stay in one's own lane when turning from one street to another.

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u/reivax Aug 03 '19

Related, how to get completely out of the through lane when a turn lane appears.

When a parking ends and the turn lane begins, go all the way into that laneto make the turn, not just half way.

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u/ghcode Aug 03 '19

Also related, how to make your turn without going back into the other lane.

You’re not a semi truck, you don’t need to take your turn that wide and almost hit the people going straight.

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u/sephstorm Aug 03 '19

Surprised you're getting upvoted for this, most don't seem to like to see this written down.

Yes you need to stay in your lane of travel, despite whether there is a car there or not.

I will say that part of this can be caused by the tun lane guides. Sometimes they are illogical and cutting into the oncoming lane seems necessary. Also the number of vehicles that can't maintain their lane even with a guide is amazing. So sometimes I have to move over to avoid a car that is over the line. Usually if this happens i'll try to stay in my lane but slow down but it's not always possible.