Are you allowed to only turn left from the lane you are taking?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video, you approach a junction with traffic lights in a lane with arrow P-8b for turning left painted on it; on the left there is one more lane for turning left, and the lanes on the right have arrows for straight on and right. A lane direction arrow allows driving from the lane only in the direction it shows - that is, only to the left. The answer is: yes.
The Regulation on road signs and signals says that lane direction arrows P-8 mean that driving from the lane on which they are placed is allowed only in the direction shown by the arrow; combined arrows allow several directions. Here the arrow is single, so going straight on would be a petty offence and could cause a collision with vehicles from the neighbouring lane. You are also not allowed to make a U-turn from your lane, because it is not the far left lane - hence the word "only" in the question. You choose your lane in advance, looking at the arrows on the roadway.
Legal basis: § 87 para. 1 and 2 of the Regulation on road signs and signals