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If you're in the US you probably don't have to go to Europe to experience this. Just go to another state. Despite federal standards there's a lot if variation i

If you're in the US you probably don't have to go to Europe to experience this. Just go to another state. Despite federal standards there's a lot if variation in traffic signage, road markings, lane widths, and allowances. Many regions of Michigan, for example, do not have left turn lanes. You're expected to make a right and then a U-turn. I work in San Diego, but my employer is in Buffalo, NY. After spending a few weeks driving in Buffalo I've quickly come to appreciate how much thought has gone into SoCal's roads. The smart lights alone make me never want to leave the region.

w1ntermute 14y ago
> Many regions of Michigan, for example, do not have left turn lanes. You're expected to make a right and then a U-turn. More about the Michigan Left: http://www.michiganhighways.org/indepth/michigan_left.html http://www.michiganhighways.org/indepth/michigan_left.html
- maxerickson 14y ago
  Better to say many roads though, even areas where they are prevalent will also have stop lights with left turn lanes.
dmiladinov 14y ago
When I first moved to Pennsylvania I was completely dumbfounded the first time I came to a stop at a stop sign and the driver behind laid on his horn - I didn't read the "fine print" below the sign: except for right turn[1] [1]: http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/067/chapter212/s212.107.html http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/067/chapter212/s212.107.ht... Edit: Here's a source with a photo: http://www.another-mile.com/2009/12/stop-means-stop-except-right-turn.html http://www.another-mile.com/2009/12/stop-means-stop-except-r...