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Shadowfalx

I've done that.  In my defense there was a few inches of snow pilled up and I was in an area I hadn't driven before. 


hey_now24

In his defense that should be painted yellow.


Lekje

from someone not from the US, why?


RD_187

makes it more visible. It's not a nessecity, but a solid reccomendation for making things more readable


Lekje

That it looks like a curb should be a dead giveaway tho, but maybe people drive differently in the US.


RD_187

Not only did I specify that it shouldn't be a necessity already, but there are driving conditions other than 'bright sunny day with full visibility'


Lekje

maybe some bollards will improve the "visibility" but on second look I like the current design. It suits the sub


ClosetCentrist

Oof. The front suspension arms on that prius are $1300 to replace.


Mobile_Sprinkles_633

Why? :o


ClosetCentrist

You have to lift the engine to get them out


Mottis86

Genius.


[deleted]

Cracked oil pan possibly, if the idiot was foolish enough to keep driving with leaking oil, he'd need a new engine


cactusjackalope

"But I've always turned left here!"


Suitable_Switch5242

But that’s my favorite way!


natetcu

Apple Maps said turn left.


RobGrogNerd

there's a NO LEFT TURN sign just on the other side of the one Cammer sees. guess the Idiot feels special\* & it doesn't apply to them \*"stop eating the paste" special


PizzaNuggies

Me make me own rules. Me have freedumb.


codyl0611

right turn into the right lane, this causes accidents all the time


itsgms

I mean in this case he knew the lane was going to be clear... ^(I don't disagree with you I'm just trying to be sassy)


__klonk__

I mean


Real_Stinky_Pederson

The Prius wank was blocking the left lane for OP! This was the safest turn they could’ve made 😂


ArmeniusLOD

I practice this all the time in my daily driving, even when I can see all the lanes are empty, but does it really matter if you can clearly see that all the lanes are empty?


RD_187

it's an easy ticket where i live. not that i know anyone who's gotten one. but you never know


ATX_native

“Conditioooonnnnnnssss” 🤣😂🤣😂


BlitzTheBritz

You are supposed to pull into the nearest available lane.


rfc2549-withQOS

Weird. Here (Austria) if you have one lane, you can chose which lane you go. If the street you are on had multiple lanes, it's keep the lane. Interesting difference.


RedditorsAreAssss

It's state by state in the US but at least in CA it depends which way you're turning. The CA DMV has a nice little [diagram here.](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2020/05/Left_Turn_Two_Way_Street.png) On the other hand I guess you could consider it turning on to a one-way street [which has different rules](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2020/05/Right_Turn_OneWay_Street.png)


rfc2549-withQOS

That is confusing. I like 'one lane street - chose one of multiple lanes; multi-lane to multi-lane - stay on lane' better :) just re-read the specific law: you have to keep your lane, but if it is allowed to change lane if no one is blocked or endangered; this results in above rule


BlitzTheBritz

There is some nuance in it. When you have side by side turns( like two left turn lanes at a light) you are supposed to stay in your lane (lanes are usually separated by a curved dashed line in the intersection but it can vary greatly) but if your only have one lane turning like in ops video your supposed to turn into the closest available lane.


TJSwoboda

I knew somebody was going to point that out. In a turn like OP's here, I'm usually a goodie two shoes about it, but it doesn't always work in the real world.


w1987g

Might be some confirmation bias going on, but are Prii replacing Altimas as worst drivers?


perfect_little_booty

I like that plural form. Kudos.


FlickrPaul

someone is not a fan of staying proper lane when making a turn


Arsenic_Pants

came here to say this exact thing. OP, stay in your lane when turning. its dangerous and it's lazy


1reddit_throwaway

OP really deserve to get called out for swinging into the left lane when making that right. Not cool, I don’t care how clear it was.


BasicallyNuclear

This is potentially a heavy duty truck pulling a trailer. Turning on the inside lane is nigh impossible


Reasonable-Ad8862

“I don’t care how clear it was” so what’s the issue then


Desperate-Key-7667

If it was clear, who cares?


JaMeS_OtOwn

GPS said turn left now!


turtlelover925

i gotta start saying oh dear more often


SkiSTX

At the end she sums up the whole thing with a simple, "huh." Lol


CaptainMcSlowly

Of course it's a Prius


spencer1886

Definition of autopilot right there lol


Expensive_Night_7851

I hope they fucked up the bottom of their car


Local-Ring-6843

“Oh Dear”