Which lane should you turn into when making a left turn?

[Jonah]

When making a left turn, the vehicle should enter the leftmost lane if there are three lanes available. According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Article 51: Motor vehicles passing through an intersection controlled by traffic signals shall proceed in accordance with the following provisions: at an intersection with designated lanes, enter the designated lane according to the intended direction of travel; motor vehicles already within the intersection preparing to enter a roundabout shall have the right of way; when making a left turn, turn to the left of the center point of the intersection. Turn signals shall be activated when turning, and low beams shall be used at night. Article 52: Motor vehicles passing through an intersection without traffic signal control or traffic police direction shall, in addition to complying with the provisions of Article 51, paragraphs (2) and (3), also comply with the following provisions: yield to the party with the right of way if there are traffic signs or markings; if there are no traffic signs or markings, stop before entering the intersection to observe and yield to vehicles coming from the right.

[SanGabriella]

As a veteran taxi driver with 10 years of experience, which lane to turn left into really depends on the situation. At a standard three-lane intersection, I usually choose the middle lane as the safest option. For intersections with four or more lanes, always take the leftmost lane. Remember to slowly steer while keeping your front wheels aligned with the turning zone markings - don't jerk the steering wheel too sharply or you might overshoot into the right lane. The worst are intersections with faded lane markings; in those cases I navigate by judging the distance from the curb. Always check your right mirror for electric bikes trying to cut in - just last week I nearly hit a food delivery scooter that suddenly darted out. After completing the turn, immediately check the road arrows to adjust your position and avoid accidentally entering bus lanes.

[Janice]

When I first got my driver's license, I often couldn't figure out which lane to enter. My instructor repeatedly emphasized three rules: first, you must turn on the turn signal at least five seconds in advance; second, wait until the entire car body has completely passed the zebra crossing before turning; third, entering the leftmost lane is the safest. After five years of driving, I now understand that the key is to look at the number of lanes at the intersection. Nowadays, when navigating narrow roads with two lanes, I directly take the left lane. For roads with three or more lanes, I choose the middle lane to leave some buffer space. Once, while making a left turn on Jianshe Road, I almost turned into the bike lane because I didn't notice the ground arrows, and the car behind me honked, which gave me a real scare. When turning, steering the wheel a quarter turn is most appropriate—adjust slowly and don't panic.

[LaAdalynn]

Our repair shop handles fender benders daily, with wrong-lane left turns accounting for 30% of cases. Simply put, enter the leftmost lane corresponding to your direction! For example, on a four-lane road, if there are five lanes opposite you, choose the first or second lane from the left after turning. Key point: observe the dotted lines in the turning area—keeping your wheels on the line will generally prevent deviation. Notice how the new BYD's steering wheel aligns perfectly with standard lanes when turned fully. Last week's Corolla accident involved a driver who was too slow in straightening the wheel during the turn, causing the front to angle into the second lane and scrape a straight-moving vehicle. Remember: signal early and straighten the wheel immediately once your car is aligned.