What does this J-turn diagram illustrate about crossing a divided highway from a side street?
Why this is correct
At a J-turn, drivers on the side street always make a right turn onto the divided highway first. To cross the highway or turn left, you then enter the designated left-turn lane leading to the median opening and complete a U-turn. This design reduces broadside crashes.
From the official Minnesota Driver's Manual (page Page 35)
J-turns are used to decrease fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes on four-lane divided highways. At a J-turn, drivers on the side street approaching the divided highway always make a right turn. To cross the highway or make a left turn from the side street: Come to a complete stop. Turn right onto the highway. Enter the designated left-turn lane that leads to the median opening and complete a U-turn.
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- You need to cross a divided highway at a J-turn intersection as shown. What should you do?
- Which of the following describes the correct use of a J-turn intersection?
- According to the diagram, when approaching a divided highway at a J-turn from a side street, the proper procedure is to:
- The diagram shows that to cross a divided highway using a J-turn you should:
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