[LimaCharlie]

There's a similar intersection and parking lot exit near my home too. Almost every time I pass the area, I see a line of cars exiting the parking lot. The line is from cars trying to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to the left turn lane. It's funny because there is another parking lot exit that has less traffic and will allow you to go in the same direction.
I think the problem is people don't plan ahead and "follow the pack" of other drivers, even though there are much better options available. People are sheep....