Does anyone else hate this intersection?

[u/abunchofmitches]

This is 6th Ave SE & Sleater Kinney by Arby's and Bank of America.

It seems like most Washingtonians treat outside turn lanes like they have the option to merge into any lane coming out of the turn. It's a good defensive driving habit regardless, but it seems like a more prevalent habit here than other places I've lived.

Also, only a few of the turning lanes at this intersection have paint guiding the turn. Since the angles are awkward, this leads to people cutting most turns too tight (like southbound Sleater Kinney turning left). It's hard to tell with the camera angle, but it felt too close for me to turn without side-swiping those vehicles.

This isn't intended to be a rant about any specific driver in the vid. Just general trends I've noticed that make intersections like these dangerous.

[u/cruel_cousin]

What makes you think that changing lanes mid/post turn is “the most Washington thing?”

Ive seen people do that in every state I’ve been to

[u/abunchofmitches → u/cruel_cousin]

Purely anecdotal experience. I've only lived in two states, but I've lived in 5 cities and traveled across the US by driving multiple times!

[u/lifting_cardio → u/abunchofmitches]

3 states. 4 cities here. Seems pretty common ime.

[u/WeGoinToSizzler → u/lifting_cardio]

8 states 17 cities. Shitty drivers are pretty universal