Permissive Left Turns with no Visibilty of Oncoming Traffic

[roadman65]

Bottom line is Wetherbee Road in Orlando at Balcomb Road needs a full left turn (protected) signal at this location.  The problem is we grow faster than our signal engineers can address problems.

Yes, I am talking about 25 years ago where a lot has changed since then.  I believe NJ now has more permissive turns than back in the 80's.  However, I generally now stay behind the stop bar, except in this intersection because the other vehicles block my view.  Therefore I break my rule as to make a safe turn.

[hbelkins]

You're supposed to stop at the stop bar. I don't know if that's the law or not, but it's what the engineers preach.

[US81]

It occurs to me to wonder when were these constructed. Were they built 30 or more years ago, when cars were more likely to be a similar size? Maybe, when they built, there was only the occasional light truck to be a problem.  Did anyone foresee the proliferation of SUVs and how dangerous they would make this type of intersection?

Even so, the fact remains that this situation is very dangerous and should be addressed.

[ET21]

I honestly think this isn't a design flaw, it's more of the "BIG UGLY SUV". Try doing that with a semi and welcome to my world.

Worst case scenario, just wait till the thru-traffic light turns yellow and then make your turn if you can't see. Better safe than sorry