In Michigan sometimes when we are driving and we want to turn left we have to turn right  first and it turns out that quirky traffic design can help prevent car crashes. Most people call it a Michigan Left or a Michigan U-Turn. But there are some Michiganders that have another name for it: the Banana Turn. 

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April Van Buren, producer for On Hand,
Chris Van Buren, attorney living in New York City 

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In Michigan sometimes when we are driving and we want to turn left we have to turn right&nbsp; first and it turns out that quirky traffic design can help prevent car crashes. Most people call it a Michigan Left or a Michigan U-Turn. But there are some Michiganders that have another name for it: the Banana Turn.&nbsp;
GUESTS &amp; SIBBLINGS:&nbsp; 
April Van Buren, producer for On Hand, Chris Van Buren, attorney living in New York City&nbsp;
Find last week's On Hand episode <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand/2025-10-17/why-do-we-do-the-michigan-left">here</a>.&nbsp;
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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