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Lamar Hirthe

Feb 20, 2025

what is a protected left turn?

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Marta Dicki

Feb 20, 2025

A protected left turn is a green/red arrow on the traffic light pointing left. Traffic coming from the other direction is stopped while motorists can turn left on a green arrow.If you live on the west coast, you see these at almost every large intersection. If you live on the east coast, chances are you’ve never even seen one. 🙂 It’s a lot more common on the east coast to have a delayed green light – where motorists get a few seconds to make their left turn before traffic going the other direction gets a green light.... Show More
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Marta Dicki

Feb 20, 2025

A protected left lane turn is one where you can safely turn without having to worry about on coming traffic hitting you, because the light in front of them is red.... Show More
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Marta Dicki

Feb 20, 2025

I almost always pull out a bit to protect my turn. However, if it’s severely backed up traffic, I don’t bother. People in Albuquerque will do anything to get through a stale yellow, so it’s kind of dangerous.... Show More
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Marta Dicki

Feb 20, 2025

A left turn with the right of way when all opposing traffic is stopped.... Show More
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Marta Dicki

Feb 20, 2025

When you have a left-turn arrow, and oncoming traffic is stopped for you. When the arrow goes off, they are coming at you!... Show More
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