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Texas Class C Learner License Practice Test
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You want to turn left at a corner ahead. You are in the right lane, and heavy traffic fills the left lane. According to the Texas handbook, at what point should you give up this turn and go straight instead?
Correct answer: If you cannot get into the left lane at least one-half block before the corner.
Why
A left turn starts from the far left lane for your direction, and you change lanes only when it is safe. A late move across a busy lane can cause a side crash. Plan your lane early: the faster the traffic, the sooner you should move over, and a missed turn costs only a few minutes.
Verified against Texas Driver Handbook · Turning · p. 45
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