Why do we do the Michigan left?
Update: 2025-10-17
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In Michigan, the left turn isn’t always a left turn. At certain intersections, you find yourself doing something counterintuitive. You turn right first in order to turn left. That's the notorious Michigan Left, but why does it exist?
GUESTS:
- Betty Nelson, 2025 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition
- Kirk Steudle, former head of the Michigan Department of Transportation
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