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Michigan left

Michigan left noun: an intersection design in which (for countries that drive on the right) left turns are not allowed and vehicles instead proceed past the intersection, make a U-turn, and then make a right turn; the 'turn' made at such an intersection.

Noun

Michigan left (plural Michigan lefts)

  1. An intersection design in which (for countries that drive on the right) left turns are not allowed and vehicles instead proceed past the intersection, make a U-turn, and then make a right turn; the 'turn' made at such an intersection.
    • Ordinarily, no left turn is allowed at an intersection where a Michigan left is in place. Instead, to turn left onto an intersecting road, it's necessary to continue past the intersection and make a U-turn at the median crossover, double back to your intended street, and finally turn right.2018 April 3, Paul Vachon, Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Moon Travel, →ISBN, page 286
    • Glenn followed Lucky out of the driveway, drove about a mile before taking a Michigan left across the divided highway and pulled into a lighted parking lot. Glenn looked up to see a blinking neon purple sign that read Jon Jon's. Not what he was expecting when Lucky said he knew a quiet little place.2023 January 12, Joe Spano, Quagmire, AuthorHouse, →ISBN

Forms of Michigan left

pluralMichigan lefts

Origin of Michigan left

So called due to its frequent use in Michigan.

Questions about Michigan left

What does Michigan left mean?
Michigan left means an intersection design in which (for countries that drive on the right) left turns are not allowed and vehicles instead proceed past the intersection, make a U-turn, and then make a right turn; the 'turn' made at such an intersection.
What part of speech is Michigan left?
Michigan left is a noun.
What is the plural of Michigan left?
The plural of Michigan left is Michigan lefts.

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