Which lane should you begin a turn from when exiting a four-lane road?

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Exiting a multi‑lane road, you want your car lined up with the path you’ll take onto the side street. The best lane to start the turn from is the one immediately to the right of the center of the road—the rightmost lane on your side. This position lines you up with the exit path, keeps you in the proper lane for the turn, and reduces the need to weave across several lanes after you begin the turn. If you start from a more leftward or center lane, you’d have to cross additional traffic to reach your exit, which is riskier. While the lane closest to the curb (the rightmost lane) is effectively the same option in many situations, the important idea is to begin from the lane that sits to the right of the center so you can turn safely and smoothly onto the cross street.