When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from:
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The left lane.
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Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.
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The lane closest to the center of the road.
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The lane nearest the right curb or edge of the road.
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Explanation
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you should turn from the lane nearest to the right curb or edge of the roadway. This allows for a smooth and safe transition into the right lane of the intersecting road, and ensures that you don't cut off or impede vehicles traveling straight in the other lane.
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