Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What must drivers in a left-turn lane do?

1. Proceed straight through the intersection

2. Turn left

3. Merge into the right lane

4. Signal to change lanes

The correct answer is: Turn left

Drivers in a left-turn lane are designated specifically to facilitate a left turn at an intersection. The primary function of such lanes is to ensure that vehicles intending to turn left can do so safely without impeding the flow of traffic going straight or turning right. When positioned in a left-turn lane, the expectation is that the driver will utilize that lane solely for making a left turn. This enhances traffic efficiency and improves safety by clearly indicating to other road users the driver's intentions. The other options do not align with the purpose of a left-turn lane. Proceeding straight through the intersection would disregard the lane's intended use, merging into the right lane is irrelevant while in a designated turning lane, and signaling to change lanes doesn't apply since the driver is meant to turn left rather than change lanes. Thus, the correct action for a driver in a left-turn lane is to turn left.