In a left turn onto a multi‑lane road, which lane should you use to start the turn?

• A. Leftmost lane
• B. Lane closest to center line
• C. Rightmost lane
• D. Center lane

Answer: (B)

When turning left onto a multi‑lane road, start in the lane that sits closest to the center line of the road you’re entering. This position helps you enter with the flow of traffic and minimizes the amount of lane changing you’ll have to do after you begin the turn, reducing the risk of side-swipe with vehicles in adjacent lanes. If you start farther from the center line, you’d likely have to cross more lanes to merge safely, which is riskier and often not permitted. The other lanes are associated with different movements or road markings and aren’t the safest or correct choice for initiating a left turn onto a multi‑lane road. After you’ve entered, merge into the appropriate lane as traffic allows, using signals and checking mirrors and blind spots.