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The theory of why NASCAR cars keep turning left

In the thrilling world of NASCAR, the sight of powerful cars relentlessly circling the track in a series of left-hand turns is both iconic and puzzling to the uninitiated. While the simplicity of the ...
Odessa American

OPD reminds of dangers of making left-hand turns

Left-hand turns are one of the top contributors to traffic crashes in Odessa. Whether it’s misjudging the speed of oncoming traffic, trying to beat a yellow light, or simply not seeing another vehicle ...
NewsWest 9

Left-hand turn crashes on the rise in Odessa, OPD urges caution

ODESSA, Texas — Left-hand turn crashes are becoming a growing concern in Odessa, with traffic accidents on the rise. Officials say one of the biggest contributing factors is drivers misinterpreting ...
Oregonian

Opinion: Ban left turns at intersections to save lives, curb traffic jams

More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities – including San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Alabama – are restricting left turns. Vikash Gayah, ...
SlashGear

Why Do Bikers Indicate A Right Turn With Their Left Hand?

One of the most important things to be while out on the road is predictable. That's precisely what brake lights and turn signals are there for: so that you can be predictable to oncoming traffic and ...
The Conversation

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

Vikash V. Gayah's research has been funded by various State Departments of Transportation (including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Washington State, Montana, South Dakota and North Carolina), US Department ...