No Bike Lane? No Problem: Two Safe Ways to Make a Left Turn

No Bike Lane? No Problem: Two Safe Ways to Make a Left Turn

Option one — the vehicular turn: signal, shoulder-check, take the lane, and turn like a driver.

Option two — the two-stage turn: ride straight through the intersection, stop at the far corner, and cross with the flow of traffic.

Both keep you visible and predictable, and neither needs a bike lane. Pick the one that fits the traffic around you.