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In Florida, a bike rider making a left turn from the turn lane may use how much of that lane?

The full lane.

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  1. Only the right edge
  2. The full lane ✔
  3. Only the painted line

Why: When turning left like a car, Florida riders get the full use of the lane the turn is made from. Sitting in the middle keeps cars from squeezing past you at the intersection.

Huh, didn't know that: Florida also allows the other way: cross the intersection, stop at the far corner, and then go across.

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My bike always takes the full lane to turn left. It says it's just well positioned for success.
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Answer: The full lane. When turning left like a car, Florida riders get the full use of the lane the turn is made from. Sitting in the middle keeps cars from squeezing past you at the intersection.

  1. Florida Statutes 316.151 Required position and method of turning www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.151.html
    is entitled to the full use of the lane from which the turn may legally be made
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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