(121/133) When turning onto a one-way street, drivers should:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
The Texas Driver Handbook states that when making a turn, drivers must turn into the proper lane. For a left turn onto a one-way street, the driver should turn into the leftmost lane available for traffic, and for a right turn onto a one-way street, the driver should turn into the rightmost lane. However, the handbook also emphasizes that drivers should choose the lane that will interfere the least with other traffic, especially when multiple lanes are available and it is safe to do so. This question tests the general principle of minimizing disruption to the flow of traffic when turning onto a one-way street.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Turn into the lane that will interfere the least with traffic.
Turning into the lane that will interfere the least with traffic is correct because it aligns with the safe and efficient driving practice of minimizing disruption to other vehicles. The Texas Driver Handbook advises drivers to make turns into the appropriate lane and to avoid cutting across multiple lanes or forcing other drivers to change lanes or brake suddenly. By selecting the lane that causes the least interference, the driver helps maintain smooth traffic flow and reduces the risk of collisions.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Always turn into the right lane.
This is incorrect because it is not always required to turn into the right lane when turning onto a one-way street. For example, a left turn onto a one-way street typically requires turning into the leftmost lane, not the right lane. The correct lane depends on the direction of the turn and the specific lane markings and traffic conditions.
Option: Always turn into the left lane.
This is incorrect because it is not always required to turn into the left lane when turning onto a one-way street. A right turn onto a one-way street generally requires turning into the rightmost lane. The choice of lane depends on the turn direction and the configuration of the one-way street.
Option: Turn into the lane that will interfere the most with traffic.
This is incorrect because it is the opposite of safe and courteous driving. Turning into a lane that interferes the most with traffic would disrupt the flow of other vehicles, increase the risk of accidents, and violate the principle of minimizing interference. The Texas Driver Handbook explicitly advises drivers to avoid interfering with other traffic when turning.
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