Right hand turns have other problems as well. The law requires a driver to turn into the closest lane. This means once you have made the turn onto the road you would be in the far right lane of that road. We turn into the lane closest to us to minimize the number of lanes we cross. By minimizing the number of lanes we cross we put fewer people in jeopardy when we make our turns. Right turns also happen at lower speeds than left turns. Therefore, we must allow plenty of space on the road we are turning onto before making a right turn so we do not impede or slow the flow of traffic. Because right turns are done at a slower speed it will take us longer to get up to speed with the flow of traffic once we have completed the turn. Also, right turns take more precision because they are done in a smaller space. So, again give yourself more time to make these turns which really means make sure cars are further away before you begin the turn. This extra distance will create more time so you can be successful at making the turn. The last warning about right hand turns is they can create a traffic ticket for drivers by making what is called a wide right turn.