To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:
- The lane closest to the left curb. ✓
- The center lane.
- Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.
Answer: A. The lane closest to the left curb.
Start from the lane closest to the left curb.
Why this is the answer
The handbook's rule for a left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street is to begin in the far-left lane. On a one-way street, that far-left lane is the lane next to the left curb. The passage also notes that bicyclists may legally use the left turn lane, so check for them before turning. The bank answer matches this starting position.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The center lane. — The center lane is not the designated starting lane for this turn; the handbook points to the far-left lane.
- C. Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so. — Safety alone does not make any lane correct; the handbook gives a specific starting lane for this turn.
Remember it
Picture the left curb as your starting gate when both streets run one way.
Official handbook: California Driver Handbook (DL 600), Section 6: Navigating the Roads, p. 22