What is the difference between a left turn and a left lane change?

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LaAlexis
07/25/25 3:31pm
A left turn refers to a vehicle changing its direction to the left while driving, while a left lane change refers to a vehicle moving to the left lane during driving without changing its direction. The differences between left turn and left lane change icons are as follows: 1. Different number of arrows: The left turn icon has only one arrow, while the left lane change has two arrows. 2. Different arrow sizes: The arrow in the left turn icon is larger, while the arrows in the left lane change are smaller. 3. Different meanings: The icons represent different actions - a left turn is performed at a road intersection, while a left lane change is performed when driving straight.
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