To turn left from a two-way street onto a side street, after signaling and checking traffic, position your vehicle:

• A.Just to the right of the center line or in a designated left-turn lane, keeping wheels straight while waiting
• B.In the oncoming lane early to save time
• C.With wheels turned sharply left while waiting to be pushed forward
• D.In the bike lane on the right

Why

Wait with wheels straight so a rear-end hit does not push you into oncoming traffic. Turn from beside the center line or from a proper turn lane.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Turning · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-077).

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