- By the time you get to the end of a freeway on-ramp, you should be going freeway speed. Actually, this seems to be less of a problem in Oregon than it is in other states (example: Colorado).
- I'll allow an exception to that rule for trucks and RVs, many of whom simply cannot accelerate that fast.
- In Oregon, the second right turn lane has exactly the same rights as the first right turn lane. That means that you CAN turn right against a red light from the second right turn lane.
- Unlike California, however, you CANNOT just turn into whatever lane you feel like taking. The curb lane must turn into the curb lane. The second lane must turn into the second lane.
- Folks, cars are NOT that hard to turn. Many people execute a turn by starting to turn the wheel as soon as they move off of the line at the intersection. The only effect this has is that you cross into the oncoming traffic lanes. No one should ever impinge on an oncoming lane like that. You should not start turning the wheel until you are almost halfway into the intersection.
- There's one weird little exception that is unique to Oregon, as far as I know. You can always turn against a red light when turning into the curb lane on a one-way street. This includes turning left from a two-way onto a one-way. Although counterintuitive, this is LEGAL in Oregon. In fact, there is a diagram of this move in the Driver's Manual.
Tim's Web Log #3
Thoughts and opinions of an opinionated person
Thoughts and opinions of an opinionated person
Thu, 02 Dec 2004
Clues for Oregon Drivers
Here are some clues for Oregon drivers, for those who seem to lack them.
# From bratsch at Fri Dec 24 00:33:31 2004:
Holy cow. Ok, I admit it. I moved here from THERE ten years ago. I didn't realize that the 2nd turn lane thing was legal (but have wondered about it for a few years). And, I thought people turning left onto one-way streets on red were smoking crack and/or in a big hurry. I never knew it was legal, and having now confirmed this I thank you for pointing it out!
