Why don’t all intersection have a left turn light to avoid all these nonesense! Thanks for this video, this will save my life from potential accidents.
Many that I've seen here in Brazil just outright avoid forcing cars to turn left while throwing traffic at them. In the case of the light intersection of the video, the cars from the top would have a red light forcing them still while the cars at the bottom can safely turn left, instead of this weird "just do it when possible lol, try not to crash btw".
I agree , I wish all intersection have left turn light. Sometimes the people behind me are so annoying and honking at me when I can’t see if the vehicles are clear or not. Is not like they are going to pay for it when I get into an accident. I’ll take my time , if they can’t wait for few sec then they shouldn’t be driving , they need manage their anger
@@lakeatman504 Reminds me of a time in which I needed to go to a lane on the left, but I still was on the single lane before the split and couldn't just invade the other side of the road because of a yellow line. People behind me didn't like it and kept endlessly honking and throwing insults, as if I was willingly interrupting traffic or something.
@@maxwellsterling ikr I understand. I don’t get how people just driving like that. When I am behind the wheel is not just my safety but others too. I mean even a minor accident can cause too mush stress
@@maxwellsterling I would honk if we are going straight and the light is green but even then I just gentle honk because excessive honking cause distraction to other drivers too
It's not that hard. You wait for oncoming traffic to yield then proceed. It's like without a sign or a light telling you what to do people just shut down and stop functioning.
Before watching this my dumb self turned left sped through and a truck facing me(he had his right of way) honked loud at me. Seriously need to learnt this to get my license this month.
General principle for safety regardless how many or how few years you have experience driving: IF YOU CANNOT SEE, DO NOT GO. (- except if oncoming vehicles across all those oncoming lanes have come to a full stop already and you have to clear the intersection. Those vehicles became your shield and its your responsibility to clear out of the intersection).
Something very important is to keep your wheel straight until you are making the left turn. It reduces the potential multiple accident. If someone runs into the back of your car, you could be pushed into the path of another vehicle.
So true, but unfortunately this is probably the first time I'm seeing this mentioned. I always see people position their car in such a way that even the slightest bump might cause them to run into oncoming traffic - with the wheels turned and the front already sticking out in the opposing lane.
This is how I failed my test two days ago. The worst part is, I would never have made the mistake of turning left prematurely under normal conditions. The pressure of the test made me blind to the oncoming vehicles. Next Thursday I try again! EDIT: I did just fine! So can you:)
The "keeping wheels straight" tip is important and should have been given more emphasis. Too many people turn their wheels in anticipation, while stopped waiting for traffic to clear. If they get rear-ended they are propelled into a head-on collision.
I don't think the reason for keeping wheels straight was ever mentioned in the video. Good that you pointed it out. That's what we were taught about 45 years ago.
@@greyone40 If you take the road test in Manitoba you had better know that little tidbit. If you turn the wheels hard left while waiting for the opening, it is an automatic failure. Foot on the brake or not.
I keep my wheels straight but there’s no guarantee that if you get hit from behind you won’t hit a car in front of you who’s also waiting to turn left from the opposite direction
Vids like these are really nice, I have a darn near *phobia* of driving in general and all these complex things to remember when turning left had me extra freaked out. This helped me feel a bit better about it, though. Pray for me, guys XD
Left turns can be sketchy, especially in the case where a large vehicle is blocking your vision to oncoming traffic. But a bit of practice is all you need and you will get used to it.
EC LOGS, interesting. I saw a few drivers doing lane changes FROM the left turn lanes. I don't remember seeing anybody making a right turn from a left turn lane.
@@Patricio4Christ That's actually possible and legal on many intersections in Melbourne, Australia. They drive on the left, so a right turn is their equivalent of your left turn. It's called a "hook turn" and is used to reduce delays to trams. The procedure for making a hook turn is to first wait for the green light, then pull into the intersection as left as possible, and then wait for the light on the intersecting road to turn green, which is when you may finally turn right.
@@NewBuildmini That sounds dangerous. It sounds similar to the jug handle turns that we do in New England, except without dedicated infrastructure to do so. A jug handle turn, is where a left turn is split into a turn to jug-handle shaped right turn, that first turns to the right, and then back to the left, so that you can go straight across the intersection. If it existed in Australia, you'd have a jug-handle on the left, that turns your right turn into a straight crossing.
@@NewBuildmini Ok, so you queue up in front of the traffic from the left, and become first in line when they have a green to proceed. Now I get it. I know I've had to do that kind of move all the time on a bike, but I didn't see how you could possibly have enough space to queue cars to do the same. I'm surprised your link actually shows people stopping on the trolley tracks. Stopping on rail in any form, is something they advise US drivers to avoid, since any rail vehicle has a lot less stopping traction and a lot more mass to do damage to you.
No they do not. Roundabouts are absolute bullshit and make the roads completely unsafe because there is no break in traffic flow to cross a road safely.
Many experienced drivers still fail to understand some of the rules, left turns are a major cause of traffic accidents. Biggest takeaway is do not rush it, the worst case scenario is making the left turn after the light turned red which is perfectly fine as long as you are already in the intersection.
This video is 5 star and covers all angles... some comments make this video out to be dramatic but the bottom line is that car accidents are costly mistakes. Car accidents are not on purpose. This video displays a defensive driver or a driver who thinks for “everyone” We can pick up bad driving habits because we drive and get away with stuff but we can always drive better . We must remain students of life , we must remain students while driving just remembering we can always learn something different/new along the way I have driving experience of 6+ years. Car accidents are more dependent on driving habits (good and/or bad) . You can be a Great driver! You still are not exempt from car accidents ! Don’t be hard headed, see the biggest picture !
Unprotected left turn lanes are the bane of my existence.. What determines whether it is unprotected? Arrows on the road and the light? All the left turn lanes I've been have always been protected and there was never any oncoming traffic.
+aldrick barber In my understanding, a protected left turn is when you see the green left arrow, and then you are "protected by law" to proceed and turn, regardless of oncoming traffic, but you still need to yield to pedestrians, if any, even if they're crossing illegally. Guess why I know that? Because the first time I failed, it was because a pedestrian illegally running across the street when I had my protected turn under the greed arrow! And yeah, pedestrians are ALWAYS the boss, so I was failed...
Here when turning left we always know there are no other cars coming and no pedestrians passing. I visited other countries and it was really f-ed up having to yield for incoming traffic on a GREEN light.
If there's only a green ball without any arrows, it usually an unprotected left turn. Though in some situations the intersection may be configured for only 1 approach having a green light at a time. (In many Canadian provinces excluding BC a flashing green light indicates that). Left turn lanes are not required for a protected left turn. There are many narrow roads without them. Just use common sense. If the light turns green and oncoming cars are stopped, it's likely that they have a red light, and in that case you should be good to go. On the other hand, if they proceed, then it is an unprotected left turn and you should follow the advice given in this video.
All Left turns must wait. It's the law. You can enter the middle of intersection If everyone else has a red light and you have the green light until you know it's safe you can go.
There's so much more than this. A 2 minute video is actually a disservice. When i teach this it takes almost 20 minutes. There's lots of variables that should be covered like being in a rush, speed of traffic, judging gaps, size of intersection, how to roll out properly, eliminating blind spots...
+Gonzalo Estévez I don't really see it a problem to follow other cars and enter the intersection and wait while keeping the front wheels straight, as long as you make individual judgments as to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the left side of the road and not follow the turn of other vehicles. BTW I failed twice in LA, both in left turn situations, the directions I receive from different coaches and examiners are sometimes contradicting. Anyways I hope I pass at the third time!
LAPD doesn't usually enforce the law if you're turning left on red. In fact, if it wasn't for cars turning on red, traffic might be even worse. That being said, it's still illegal. So it's more like an unwritten rule. Tough break. Try the test somewhere outside of LA or in a different part of town.
I didn’t know you were supposed to until this video. I have always been worried about oncoming traffic not letting up and getting stuck in the intersection after my light turns red
@@dylanv3813 even if you are in the intersection & the light does turn red , you have to clear still So you’re ok being if you’re in the intersection and the light changes
@@jorgeo1492 "1 car at a time" is a ridiculous rule in my opinion. I don't see anything wrong with more than 1 car in the intersection. And where I live, it doesn't specify how many vehicles may advance at a time luckily.
the most difficult left turn scenarios I had was a big truck taking a left turn at the oncoming traffic blocking the view, and there are also pedestrians crossing, so it is really blind and you would have to kinda act as a "snake" and see if the other oncoming traffic lanes are clear
A lot of people don't realize that when someone is turning right they need to stay in thier lane when an oncoming car is turning left at same time. Too many idiots think just because it's a right turn they have the right of way.
0:59 is perfectly normal by the law, because there are 2 lanes, and the right turning driver should pick up the right lane (closest to him) same goes for the left turning (left lane), it does not creating any tension if people do it right.
But if you lane drive, each of you should be parallel to one another while turning at the same time. If they crash into to one another, then I suggest, throwing away your keys, never to drive again.
In the State I live in, it's illegal for left or right turns to turn into the lane not for them, so left turn makes a left and hits the right lane car because left turn decided to go to the right lane immediately instead of doing it the correct way, left turn is at fault
@@zacharywindover9840 This would make sense in a single lane scenario but in the video, each vehicle has their own lane. If you're turning left you stay in the leftmost lane and if you're turning right, you stay in the rightmost lane. I do understand what the video is getting at, there is no guarantee the vehicle turning right will stay in the right lane, so to be safe you do not want to be next to it.
This is why most delivery vehicles end up taking rights turns rather than left turns, since they can save so much more money and even time in some cases. It really tells you something...
If you can strategically order your destinations so that you only take right turns, it can be a huge time saver. The one thing a delivery driver has that most drivers do not have, is the flexibility to re-arrange the sequence of destinations.
Awesome video! Awesome! Ocala, Florida Officer A. Colon gave me a warning ticket in the forenoon of 1/19/18 that said I "Ran Red Light" , even though I was the only car making a left turn, and I had stopped in the intersection with entire car in the intersection and a past the crosswalk , with a Green light for several seconds (about 15) before oncoming traffic came to a stop, when the light turned Red. At first he said: "I will have to issue a ticket for Running the Red Light." After I disagreed with that, he said, " I'm just going to give you a written warning" and that warning has the box checked "Ran Red Light." Colon said " You didn't stop at the solid bar by the crosswalk and wait for all oncoming traffic to clear." I said Go to any Driving School video on RUclips and watch "making a left turn with no left-turn arrow. Posted By: Former Driver's Education Instructor.
That's bullshit. You have to pass that white line when that light is red to be a violation. If the light changes while you are in the intersection, you have the right to complete your turn. Another car can't just drive right into because they have a green light. You can't just drive into the intersection when it is blocked with cars.
@@gordonvincent731 What you said is how I learned to drive many years ago. Then I got cited for doing exactly as you described. I went to read the statutes and have found they have changed them Now, if any part of your vehicle is in the intersection you are in violation of a red light regardless of how it happened and how safe your turn is. It is a technicality that cops use to write citations.
This is the turn that causes the mort accidents and yet know Motor vehicle in any states puts out anything about this wow. So my questions is about that large truck that wanted to make a left turn at the same time as the car and they both show up at the intersection at the same time. ????????????????
Use common sense.. If you're turning left & there's another vehicle in the oncoming lane turning left as well.... If you both have a clear field of vision around each other's vehicles as to approaching traffic from behind & it's clear to do so You both or each singlularly make your turns. In the case of the Larger vehicle blocking your view, You wait for it to make its turn & then proceed with your own when it's safe to do so. This way you are not the cause or victim of an accident by turning out blindly.
I witnessed a crash like that at 1:13 - 1:19 yesterday because a woman was making a left turn with a Ups truck in front of her also turning left and the both turned left at the same time but she got hit because she didn't see the on coming car approaching the intersection. Good video by the way. Thumbs up.
Failed my first driving test mostly due to a left turn. Always remember to look before performing the turn and during the turn. In my case, a car came from the right during the turn and if the examinar hadn't stopped it would be a crash.
There are some intersections without left turn lanes nor lights that are borderline impossible to cross. The only way to turn is to wait for traffic to stop at a red and immediately turn before the light turns green for the cross roads.
Wow, this seems so dangerous, if there is so many way to fail and so few way to succeed, it doesn't sound like a good idea to begin with. Either tweak the lights timing so it's safer (no risque of colision for a short time), or do a roundabout.
And - if you find yourself "caught" because the light changed to red after you got out there in the intersection, waiting to turn - DON'T SIT THERE!! Clear the intersection as soon as you can. Related: On the red light, your vehicle should NEVER be past the "stop bar". If it is, that counts as "blocking the intersection".
Turning left at the same time a vehicle is turning right into the adjacent lane is permitted here. Both drivers are to turn into their inner most lane. Doesn't always work out that way.
@@farahbchara4736 it's only dangerous if one of the drivers isn't following the rules of the road. Drivers turning right must use the inside lane only.
Ok that was the explanation to easy situations. What about when you are in the middle of intersection and the light turns yellow? What about when that happens and a pedestrian is on the crosswalk while the signal is turning from yellow to red? That kind of stuff is the hard parts...
And other thing. The animation itself shows that if two cars are going to turn left in opposite directions, they will front crash for sure. And that is the 2 things that made me fail at the test btw..
Hi Lauro, good questions! If you have entered the intersection and are waiting to turn as the light changes, you want to make sure that the oncoming traffic is coming to a stop, and that the crosswalk is clear, then proceed to complete the turn and clear the intersection once you have confirmed it is safe. The important part is to not panic, and make sure you are safe to proceed.
Unfortunately, I cannot see the part in the video that shows two left-turning vehicles in a collision. If you mean where one is turning left and the other is turning right, this is an unsafe manoeuvre. Though legal, it is not recommended due to the increased crash risk.
Thanks for that. about the pedestrian again. So I should only turn the wheel and began to accelerate only when no pedestrians are in the crosswalk anymore? Because that would block the traffic for sure. Some pedestrian takes a lot of time to cross the street. Or should I turn and accelerate and them I stop at the incoming crosswalk? Know what I mean?
About both doing left turn. I mean two cars on opposite direction turning left at the same time. Look what I did on the link, I use the same radius of curvature and look what happened. I basically dont know how much to do because one time is to short and the other is too wide. Its seems pretty arbitrary. postimg.org/image/he1j58bq5/
@ 1:00 Both cars can proceeded to safety turn on a green. THERE ARE NO RULES BYLAWS OR LAWS IN ALBERTA about two cars going the opposite direction with one turning left into their designated lane while a car turning right at the same time in to its designated lane. If a car passes the line and hits another that driver is at fault. Dash cam footage is key in these situations because for the insurance company to determine fault its as easy as seeing which car had to swing back into their lane after the impact. Without dash cam footage it can be a little tricky to determine who took the turn wide. This maneuver is no more difficult then taking a double left turn with a vehicle turning beside you, almost treat it with the same rules (if the vehicle taking the right while you are taking left turn is a bigger truck or semi with a wider turn angle maybe let them turn first and don't block the intersection incase of on coming traffic but if its some small sedan both of you should be able to turn lane in to lane)
If the traffic is heavy but you entered the intersection legally and the light chances to yellow just wait until all traffic is clear then proceed out don’t feel rushed. Situations like that happen everyone else must wait until you clear. You wanna enter just pass the crosswalk have your back tires in the crosswalk and front tires just over pointing straight this way no other cars can follow you in. Don’t worry about pedestrians no one at this time will be crossing behind you. Keep left signal on proceed when you have a clear gap.
It's best to wait for the next light cycle, when the large vehicle has cleared the intersection completely. This is why protected left turns, controlled by arrows are the better design. Even better, is on-demand protected left turns, where the signal only gives out protected left turns when a turning vehicle is detected. Left yield on green circle is still allowed, just not compulsory.
If you don’t have a clear view do not proceed. Wait until the lights turn Amber/red (both vehicles should still be able to see the lights) and the oncoming traffic slows/stops then clear the intersection before the next phase of lights turn green. This is exactly the same procedure all vehicles should use when making a left (at lights). If the visibility is poor or it is clear that proceeding into the intersection could actually obstruct your view simply hold back and wait until the other vehicle is clear.
I’m a first time driver I got really confused turning left at an intersection and in my mind I thought the light in front of me was for forward moving vehicles there was no arrow indicating to turn left .. I ended up looking at the vehicles that were stoping instead of the light , I went and the police flashed their lights behind me he was understanding but very serious told me I could have caused an accident and it’s 10:15 pm I’m lucky it wasn’t 3 in the afternoon it could have been a terrible accident. He left me off with a warning and told me I don’t think you want to deal with a ticket I thanked the officer and went on driving home from work . A went to google maps and noticed that I was not looking at the correct light and proceeded when it was not yet my turn
You failed to mention the most common left turn mistake I’ve seen. Cutting the turn too tight and crossing into the oncoming traffic lane (slowing down a bunch and coming super close to traffic if there’s a car there; sometimes even clipping the front of the vehicle)
Anyone who makes that kind of maneuver isn't ready to be driving by themselves yet. That's the kind of maneuver an absolutely unaware and unskilled driver makes....and they shouldn't have a license.
If every light controlled intersections have left turn lights installed, all possible crashes shown in the video involving a left turn can be avoided, and you won’t need to memorize all of this
UK person is here. In the UK at 01:26 when people go into a turning intersection or with a right or left turn lane at traffic lights then they can follow the vehicle in front as the intersection is more bigger than in USA I think
How far enough does the oncoming cars that are coming straight and oncoming cars turning right have to be for you to make a turn left? Having trouble with judging the distance
You forgot to mention if you're in the intersection waiting to turn and the light turns yellow and then red, you can't stay stopped in the intersection. You must turn. Once you enter the intersection you have the right to complete the turn while the traffic waits.
Thank you very much for your traffic simulation videos in RUclips like this. I'm from Vietnam and I want to make some video like this to education traffic law for students in schools. I would like to look for software that you use to make the video like this. Could you give me the name and website address of this software? I Best Regards.
yes you have to, but even if it weren’t required it is safer to do so. if you pull into the intersection, the turn takes less time so you don’t risk getting hit by oncoming traffic
You missed the most problematic situation when someone in the opposite direction want to turn left too. Do we agree you should turn *behind* each other? (thus explaining why you should not engage behind someone in line to turn)
That's How I make the turn, Behind the car. We have had 15 accidents and one child was killed in one year duo to this type of turn and here we stand with know motor vehicle stating the proper way to make this turn. I say turn behind the vehicle this gives you a clear view of oncoming traffic.
I dont understand why this is a problematic for so many people. One car at a time, no turns on yellow, wait for the red light if you still cant see then processed. Most modern light now have timers, if it goes under 5-10 secs dont even attempt, just WAIT for the next cue Me personally I try to get as close to the left as possible, I drive a 2dr coupe and can't see over sedans.
This, yeah, who goes first if the car on the opposite side is also turning left? And so, it’s okay to turn even if the light turns red? I don’t understand that part. My mom yelled at me for not moving into the intersection to wait and then again for not going when the car in front was turning right. And then I turned after the light turned red but I was freaking out because I felt like I ran a red light
@@benjyphillips7712 I failed sadly. I think I was overly nervous I accidentally went 5 over. I haven't had anytime to practice since I've just been working non stop and my dad never had my car at the house. Oh welp hope I get it next time
In 2:14, what if the area has high foot traffic which means there's too many people crossing the street at different times during the duration of the green light? Can I still complete my left turn after my green light turns red? It seems impossible, especially in crowded cities, to be able to make a left turn wherein both criteria of not having any cars on the opposite direction AND not having pedestrians crossing the street are satisfied.
Hey! Just letting you know - if you enter an intersection while the light is green or yellow planning to make a left turn and while you are yielding to oncoming traffic, and the light you are facing turns red, you are still allowed to complete your turn as you legally entered the intersection. The cars who have been waiting on a red coming the other two directions to the left and right of you will have a green light, but will be forced to wait for you to exit the intersection to proceed.
Who goes first car turning into the left or car turning into the right? Last time I was turning on green light car turn left when I was turning at the same time that dient looked right 2 cars turning I saw your video thank you
0:54 so we have to yield to the right-turning vehicle during an unprotected left turn? And they would have to yield to us if it was instead a protected left turn?
Here in New Zealand our Road Code specifically says you must turn into the closest lane. That allows both cars here to turn safely...although in practice whoever gets there first will probably go "Oi! I have right of way! *BEEEEEP!*"
where i live no intersection has things like this, everything has a dedicated left turn arrow or forbidden left turn so you have to continue and find a safe u-turn spot or a dedicated safe u-turn lane/bridge/underpass
1:05 In this one mistake, a large vehicle has to go first safely before a smaller one on the opposite side. Also, if there are two large vehicles on their respective opposite side, which one will turn left? Even when the back of the large vehicles (like a cargo cage, a flatbed of big cargo, etc.) obstruct each other's views of on coming vehicles.
this video is bad. They need to also show what TO do, not paint an image of what not to do. It's simple psychology. Show the positive, not the negative, or else only the negative will stick on your mind and you may end up executing that negative image.
This is helpful I’m a new driver and forgot the 2nd one no one was turning infront of me and they were turning the others way but I didn’t know if I could go or not but I still went and now know…I was wrong and need to wait for everyone
Nah I'm good I'll just turn right and go around the world to the other side
Hahhha
I do the same , its more efficient and saves time
I know people like that.
Dude wtf?
@Aslan BAHAHAHA😂😂😂
Basically, we have to wait until the entire universe is aligned so we can turn left.
Basically 😭😭
Lmao this is making me scared
in a nutshell yes
lmao too complicated
To summarize, yield to incoming traffic and pedestrians.
1:16 Absolutely, and do NOT let impatient drivers behind you pressure you to turn in this situation. Please wait until it is safe.
Yep. They can keep honking and screaming to themselves.
had this exact situation starting out was a impatient ford truck behind me honking wanting me to make a left turn when I couldn't see past the truck
@@hobo2194 so its best to wait for the truck to go before entering the intersection? Im goin for my test in a few days
@@Tasitus_FA late reply but if you can't see the oncoming traffic, don't go. hope you passed btw
@@lastofusclips5291 thanks for the info! I passed a while back and was surprised at how quick it was. Good luck to you if your test is coming up.
Why don’t all intersection have a left turn light to avoid all these nonesense! Thanks for this video, this will save my life from potential accidents.
Many that I've seen here in Brazil just outright avoid forcing cars to turn left while throwing traffic at them. In the case of the light intersection of the video, the cars from the top would have a red light forcing them still while the cars at the bottom can safely turn left, instead of this weird "just do it when possible lol, try not to crash btw".
I agree , I wish all intersection have left turn light. Sometimes the people behind me are so annoying and honking at me when I can’t see if the vehicles are clear or not. Is not like they are going to pay for it when I get into an accident. I’ll take my time , if they can’t wait for few sec then they shouldn’t be driving , they need manage their anger
@@lakeatman504 Reminds me of a time in which I needed to go to a lane on the left, but I still was on the single lane before the split and couldn't just invade the other side of the road because of a yellow line. People behind me didn't like it and kept endlessly honking and throwing insults, as if I was willingly interrupting traffic or something.
@@maxwellsterling ikr I understand. I don’t get how people just driving like that. When I am behind the wheel is not just my safety but others too. I mean even a minor accident can cause too mush stress
@@maxwellsterling I would honk if we are going straight and the light is green but even then I just gentle honk because excessive honking cause distraction to other drivers too
That's why I just wait until everybody get tf out my way
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HAHA I WISH I NEVER WAIT BEHIND YOU
Exactly!!!
@@isaaccollazo2874 Better to wait even 20 seconds more than have car accident...
LMAO GONE B ME
A left turn without a dedicated left turn arrow ruined my near perfect driving test last week. Glad I found this video.
Why why are you crying laughing I hate you
SAME. I only had one demerit, then I automatically failed
It's not that hard. You wait for oncoming traffic to yield then proceed. It's like without a sign or a light telling you what to do people just shut down and stop functioning.
@@MrWolfSnack thanks well that was 4 years ago and now it's not hard at all but its different when you're under pressure and new.
@@schmootheonly you’re still commenting after 14 years. Respect.
as i understand from this video, you can never turn left 😂
fgdart exactly
more simple at my place, when light is green the lane is your, no need to see the front direction, as simple as that
Just use a roundabout duh
All left turns must wait.
Before watching this my dumb self turned left sped through and a truck facing me(he had his right of way) honked loud at me. Seriously need to learnt this to get my license this month.
For someone that's still kind of new to driving, I really appreciate these videos!
General principle for safety regardless how many or how few years you have experience driving: IF YOU CANNOT SEE, DO NOT GO. (- except if oncoming vehicles across all those oncoming lanes have come to a full stop already and you have to clear the intersection. Those vehicles became your shield and its your responsibility to clear out of the intersection).
@@mtlicq ri0yuy
It shocks me that people in the US can get there licence without having really basic principles like these mastered
Same
How’s 5 years of driving now?🥲
Yellow Car: *Breathes*
Other cars: So you have chosen *collision*
😂😂😂
Should I be concerned that the car is breathing? XD
Poor yellow car 😔
@@sassyfever7994 Exhaust pipes
Something very important is to keep your wheel straight until you are making the left turn. It reduces the potential multiple accident. If someone runs into the back of your car, you could be pushed into the path of another vehicle.
So true, but unfortunately this is probably the first time I'm seeing this mentioned.
I always see people position their car in such a way that even the slightest bump might cause them to run into oncoming traffic - with the wheels turned and the front already sticking out in the opposing lane.
this was actually nice new thing to know.
Also I hate when im crossing street and somebody in turning towards me, I'll try not to do same when i start driving
Thanks this might save my life one day honestly. Never knew why
I have trouble at turning, new driver. I never know when the right time it is to turn. Sometimes I turn to late or to early.
who else enjoyed this simple demonstration
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This is how I failed my test two days ago. The worst part is, I would never have made the mistake of turning left prematurely under normal conditions. The pressure of the test made me blind to the oncoming vehicles. Next Thursday I try again!
EDIT: I did just fine! So can you:)
So did you pass the exam?
@@Volodymyr-h6b Sure did!
@@micahmatichuk Good shit man congrats 🎉
This was how I failed mine yesterday too.
Next Thursday wtf😭. NYC you gotta wait 2 months
The "keeping wheels straight" tip is important and should have been given more emphasis. Too many people turn their wheels in anticipation, while stopped waiting for traffic to clear. If they get rear-ended they are propelled into a head-on collision.
Keeping your foot on the brake and checking if the vehicle behind you stops is also pretty good advice, saved me once on my motorcycle.
I don't think the reason for keeping wheels straight was ever mentioned in the video. Good that you pointed it out. That's what we were taught about 45 years ago.
@@greyone40 If you take the road test in Manitoba you had better know that little tidbit. If you turn the wheels hard left while waiting for the opening, it is an automatic failure. Foot on the brake or not.
I keep my wheels straight but there’s no guarantee that if you get hit from behind you won’t hit a car in front of you who’s also waiting to turn left from the opposite direction
Vids like these are really nice, I have a darn near *phobia* of driving in general and all these complex things to remember when turning left had me extra freaked out. This helped me feel a bit better about it, though. Pray for me, guys XD
I hope everything turned out well! :)
It's fun! No? Like a real life computer game 😀
How did it go?
@@anthonygonzales3523 I now have my license and driving has become as easy as walking :D It's amazing tbh, never thought I'd get here.
Left turns can be sketchy, especially in the case where a large vehicle is blocking your vision to oncoming traffic. But a bit of practice is all you need and you will get used to it.
When a large vehicle is blocking your vision to oncoming traffic you can not do left turn. That's all you need to know and practice in this situation.
@@illla What do i do instead wait for it to drive by?
@@ricemasterdragon2166 you can go straight if it is allowed
"Here are some common mistakes when making left turns" "Turning right."
EC LOGS, interesting. I saw a few drivers doing lane changes FROM the left turn lanes. I don't remember seeing anybody making a right turn from a left turn lane.
@@Patricio4Christ That's actually possible and legal on many intersections in Melbourne, Australia. They drive on the left, so a right turn is their equivalent of your left turn. It's called a "hook turn" and is used to reduce delays to trams.
The procedure for making a hook turn is to first wait for the green light, then pull into the intersection as left as possible, and then wait for the light on the intersecting road to turn green, which is when you may finally turn right.
@@NewBuildmini That sounds dangerous. It sounds similar to the jug handle turns that we do in New England, except without dedicated infrastructure to do so.
A jug handle turn, is where a left turn is split into a turn to jug-handle shaped right turn, that first turns to the right, and then back to the left, so that you can go straight across the intersection. If it existed in Australia, you'd have a jug-handle on the left, that turns your right turn into a straight crossing.
@@carultch It's actually safe. Here's how it should be done: ruclips.net/video/Yh92LirlCf8/видео.html&ab_channel=VicRoads
@@NewBuildmini Ok, so you queue up in front of the traffic from the left, and become first in line when they have a green to proceed. Now I get it. I know I've had to do that kind of move all the time on a bike, but I didn't see how you could possibly have enough space to queue cars to do the same.
I'm surprised your link actually shows people stopping on the trolley tracks. Stopping on rail in any form, is something they advise US drivers to avoid, since any rail vehicle has a lot less stopping traction and a lot more mass to do damage to you.
Roundabouts makes this situation so much easier.
Yes!
Michigan left is easier
Hell na people don't follow the yield signs and pull out right in front of you
I hate roundabouts
No they do not. Roundabouts are absolute bullshit and make the roads completely unsafe because there is no break in traffic flow to cross a road safely.
Many experienced drivers still fail to understand some of the rules, left turns are a major cause of traffic accidents. Biggest takeaway is do not rush it, the worst case scenario is making the left turn after the light turned red which is perfectly fine as long as you are already in the intersection.
This video is 5 star and covers all angles... some comments make this video out to be dramatic but the bottom line is that car accidents are costly mistakes. Car accidents are not on purpose. This video displays a defensive driver or a driver who thinks for “everyone”
We can pick up bad driving habits because we drive and get away with stuff but we can always drive better . We must remain students of life , we must remain students while driving just remembering we can always learn something different/new along the way
I have driving experience of 6+ years. Car accidents are more dependent on driving habits (good and/or bad) . You can be a Great driver! You still are not exempt from car accidents ! Don’t be hard headed, see the biggest picture !
I learned a lot by watching your videos.I passed my driving test just in one go! You've just earned a subscriber!Thank you.
Unprotected left turn lanes are the bane of my existence.. What determines whether it is unprotected? Arrows on the road and the light? All the left turn lanes I've been have always been protected and there was never any oncoming traffic.
+aldrick barber In my understanding, a protected left turn is when you see the green left arrow, and then you are "protected by law" to proceed and turn, regardless of oncoming traffic, but you still need to yield to pedestrians, if any, even if they're crossing illegally. Guess why I know that? Because the first time I failed, it was because a pedestrian illegally running across the street when I had my protected turn under the greed arrow! And yeah, pedestrians are ALWAYS the boss, so I was failed...
Here when turning left we always know there are no other cars coming and no pedestrians passing. I visited other countries and it was really f-ed up having to yield for incoming traffic on a GREEN light.
If there's only a green ball without any arrows, it usually an unprotected left turn. Though in some situations the intersection may be configured for only 1 approach having a green light at a time. (In many Canadian provinces excluding BC a flashing green light indicates that).
Left turn lanes are not required for a protected left turn. There are many narrow roads without them. Just use common sense. If the light turns green and oncoming cars are stopped, it's likely that they have a red light, and in that case you should be good to go.
On the other hand, if they proceed, then it is an unprotected left turn and you should follow the advice given in this video.
i would love to know how im supposed to memorize all of this
All Left turns must wait. It's the law.
You can enter the middle of intersection If everyone else has a red light and you have the green light until you know it's safe you can go.
Bruuh the asphalt aint a Play Ground lmao
Bro it's not hard. Really it isn't. Just be aware.
Thoroughly Wet im fine now that comment was from over a year ago mate
I’m sure you’ve got it by now
im freaking out man!
leo1337hs. Me to Man!!!!!!
I'm so scared :( I'm studying for my permit but it's so complicated
F***ing just floor it man go go go just do it!!
hey did you ever get 😂
Kaitlyn Lang I am wondering too lmao
Simple and clearly explained. I can't say how much I love these clips.....I need more!!!!
There's so much more than this. A 2 minute video is actually a disservice. When i teach this it takes almost 20 minutes. There's lots of variables that should be covered like being in a rush, speed of traffic, judging gaps, size of intersection, how to roll out properly, eliminating blind spots...
So you are saying that condensing this into a 2 minute video, may result in a collision.
@@riddlydiddlyimawantedmanin4442 yep.
1:28--unless you're driving in LA
+Gonzalo Estévez I don't really see it a problem to follow other cars and enter the intersection and wait while keeping the front wheels straight, as long as you make individual judgments as to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the left side of the road and not follow the turn of other vehicles. BTW I failed twice in LA, both in left turn situations, the directions I receive from different coaches and examiners are sometimes contradicting. Anyways I hope I pass at the third time!
well if the person your riding behind breaks for any reason then youre left sitting in the middle of the intersection.
Gonzalo Estévez just done my test drive and this is where I failed.
LAPD doesn't usually enforce the law if you're turning left on red. In fact, if it wasn't for cars turning on red, traffic might be even worse. That being said, it's still illegal. So it's more like an unwritten rule. Tough break. Try the test somewhere outside of LA or in a different part of town.
unless you're driving in europe, also. especially belgium and france… my gosh…
The one thing nobody seems to understand these days is Advancing INTO the intersection while you wait in the first place.
I didn’t know you were supposed to until this video. I have always been worried about oncoming traffic not letting up and getting stuck in the intersection after my light turns red
@@dylanv3813 even if you are in the intersection & the light does turn red , you have to clear still
So you’re ok being if you’re in the intersection and the light changes
Well what does it matter if your not supposed to try and make 2 cars make tge light. It said only one car can turn at a time so it the same thing
@@tm8559 is there usually enough time to turn at the red light before the other lights turn green tho?
@@jorgeo1492 "1 car at a time" is a ridiculous rule in my opinion. I don't see anything wrong with more than 1 car in the intersection. And where I live, it doesn't specify how many vehicles may advance at a time luckily.
the most difficult left turn scenarios I had was a big truck taking a left turn at the oncoming traffic blocking the view, and there are also pedestrians crossing, so it is really blind and you would have to kinda act as a "snake" and see if the other oncoming traffic lanes are clear
got into an accident this way. please be careful guys don’t be in a rush when turning and don’t take the risk trust me
or just wait it out, simple. No need to "hope no car is coming"
@@MyKonaRC Exactly^^^^. WAIT until light turns amber..or then red....and proceed out when safe. THAT'S how it is done.
Who would rather take a huge circle to get to your destination than to turn left and look front for incoming cars? It's scary man
Are you kidding?
A lot of people don't realize that when someone is turning right they need to stay in thier lane when an oncoming car is turning left at same time. Too many idiots think just because it's a right turn they have the right of way.
This video is anxiety in visual form. Anxiety goddess has come to haunt you for life, fam.
No matter what you do something wrong will happen.
Thank you, after seeing this, it has given me a good understanding of American highway code. I can drive with confidence while on holiday now🇬🇧
I would expect it is the same as a British right turn, except mirrored? What are the differences?
@@carultch yeah same procedure pretty much
0:59 is perfectly normal by the law, because there are 2 lanes, and the right turning driver should pick up the right lane (closest to him) same goes for the left turning (left lane), it does not creating any tension if people do it right.
Idk where you live but traffic turning left is supposed to yield to traffic turning right.
Exactly what I’m saying but people don’t follow the rules and go to the next lane🤦♂️
But if you lane drive, each of you should be parallel to one another while turning at the same time. If they crash into to one another, then I suggest, throwing away your keys, never to drive again.
In the State I live in, it's illegal for left or right turns to turn into the lane not for them, so left turn makes a left and hits the right lane car because left turn decided to go to the right lane immediately instead of doing it the correct way, left turn is at fault
@@zacharywindover9840 This would make sense in a single lane scenario but in the video, each vehicle has their own lane. If you're turning left you stay in the leftmost lane and if you're turning right, you stay in the rightmost lane. I do understand what the video is getting at, there is no guarantee the vehicle turning right will stay in the right lane, so to be safe you do not want to be next to it.
This is why most delivery vehicles end up taking rights turns rather than left turns, since they can save so much more money and even time in some cases. It really tells you something...
If you can strategically order your destinations so that you only take right turns, it can be a huge time saver. The one thing a delivery driver has that most drivers do not have, is the flexibility to re-arrange the sequence of destinations.
wow wow wow.
I had many doubts while taking a turn without a dedicated left signal. You made all of the clear.
Thanks :)
Awesome video! Awesome! Ocala, Florida Officer A. Colon gave me a warning ticket in the forenoon of 1/19/18 that said I "Ran Red Light" , even though I was the only car making a left turn, and I had stopped in the intersection with entire car in the intersection and a past the crosswalk , with a Green light for several seconds (about 15) before oncoming traffic came to a stop, when the light turned Red. At first he said: "I will have to issue a ticket for Running the Red Light." After I disagreed with that, he said, " I'm just going to give you a written warning" and that warning has the box checked "Ran Red Light." Colon said " You didn't stop at the solid bar by the crosswalk and wait for all oncoming traffic to clear." I said Go to any Driving School video on RUclips and watch "making a left turn with no left-turn arrow. Posted By: Former Driver's Education Instructor.
That's bullshit. You have to pass that white line when that light is red to be a violation. If the light changes while you are in the intersection, you have the right to complete your turn. Another car can't just drive right into because they have a green light. You can't just drive into the intersection when it is blocked with cars.
@@gordonvincent731 What you said is how I learned to drive many years ago. Then I got cited for doing exactly as you described. I went to read the statutes and have found they have changed them Now, if any part of your vehicle is in the intersection you are in violation of a red light regardless of how it happened and how safe your turn is. It is a technicality that cops use to write citations.
@@baddoggie101 I guess drivers with common sense like us have to pay for drivers that haven't got an ounce of it.
Now I know what I did wrong on my driving test, 2nd time is a charm
Alexis G Same here..i now see clearly what the mistake i did
How did you test go
God help us if you get your license
This is what i messed up on
@@Mr.Harris. lmfao
So, how to turn left if there is an opposite traffic vehicle also turning left is a mystery.
This is the turn that causes the mort accidents and yet know Motor vehicle in any states puts out anything about this wow. So my questions is about that large truck that wanted to make a left turn at the same time as the car and they both show up at the intersection at the same time. ????????????????
Use common sense..
If you're turning left & there's another vehicle in the oncoming lane turning left as well....
If you both have a clear field of vision around each other's vehicles as to approaching traffic from behind
& it's clear to do so
You both or each singlularly make your turns.
In the case of the Larger vehicle blocking your view,
You wait for it to make its turn & then proceed with your own when it's safe to do so.
This way you are not the cause or victim of an accident by turning out blindly.
Wait until the light turns red
@@GregoriousGregori9 So, why are you so rude to new drivers?
@@odessamanning2399 okay then never thought using common sense as being rude.. but to each their own.
1:03 Incorrect but Not Crash
1:38 Left Turn Lane
1:56 No Arrow
2:11 Without Lane
For everybody taking their test and freaked out by this. It's not that bad
thank you
When the people was walking I thought it was a spider 😩😭
Same XD
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
Thats adorable
I witnessed a crash like that at 1:13 - 1:19 yesterday because a woman was making a left turn with a Ups truck in front of her also turning left and the both turned left at the same time but she got hit because she didn't see the on coming car approaching the intersection.
Good video by the way. Thumbs up.
I got into this type of crash lol and I was that woman in my scenario
@@geraldinewijesundera1700 whoops. Were you okay?
Failed my first driving test mostly due to a left turn.
Always remember to look before performing the turn and during the turn. In my case, a car came from the right during the turn and if the examinar hadn't stopped it would be a crash.
I passed my road test today thanks to your videos 🎉
There are some intersections without left turn lanes nor lights that are borderline impossible to cross. The only way to turn is to wait for traffic to stop at a red and immediately turn before the light turns green for the cross roads.
I'll watch this every few months as a refresher. 😊
Watch this ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT he really helps us be good drivers
Wow, this seems so dangerous, if there is so many way to fail and so few way to succeed, it doesn't sound like a good idea to begin with.
Either tweak the lights timing so it's safer (no risque of colision for a short time), or do a roundabout.
It’s not hard if you don’t drive like an idiot.
Nah, we just cater to too many drivers. Driving is a skill and we treat it like the lowest common denominator.
This actually helped me better than my dad explaining it to me 100 times 💀
Dads almost always tend to explain on the rudest way possible 😢 then you get more scared when driving
If you need someone to explain to you 100 times to understand these basics, then you shouldn't be driving.
@@dutchvanderlinde8622 nah some people are just bad at explaining.
Only the bravest and the purest of hearts turns left.
And - if you find yourself "caught" because the light changed to red after you got out there in the intersection, waiting to turn - DON'T SIT THERE!! Clear the intersection as soon as you can.
Related: On the red light, your vehicle should NEVER be past the "stop bar". If it is, that counts as "blocking the intersection".
Turning left at the same time a vehicle is turning right into the adjacent lane is permitted here. Both drivers are to turn into their inner most lane. Doesn't always work out that way.
0:55, they said it's dangerous and may cause collision
@@farahbchara4736 it's only dangerous if one of the drivers isn't following the rules of the road. Drivers turning right must use the inside lane only.
True, I'm just pointing out what they said in the video that's all!
just ban right turns on red in every state, its way too dangerous on american roads.
You won't be able to tell how much this hurts my brain as someone from the country that drives on the left.
The solution is to never turn left, always keep turning right until you're in the correct direction.
It's called a roundabout
Thank you I passed my test ❤
I don't know about other Countries but in Germany you learn somthing like that in driving school.
Ok that was the explanation to easy situations. What about when you are in the middle of intersection and the light turns yellow? What about when that happens and a pedestrian is on the crosswalk while the signal is turning from yellow to red? That kind of stuff is the hard parts...
And other thing. The animation itself shows that if two cars are going to turn left in opposite directions, they will front crash for sure. And that is the 2 things that made me fail at the test btw..
Hi Lauro, good questions! If you have entered the intersection and are waiting to turn as the light changes, you want to make sure that the oncoming traffic is coming to a stop, and that the crosswalk is clear, then proceed to complete the turn and clear the intersection once you have confirmed it is safe. The important part is to not panic, and make sure you are safe to proceed.
Unfortunately, I cannot see the part in the video that shows two left-turning vehicles in a collision. If you mean where one is turning left and the other is turning right, this is an unsafe manoeuvre. Though legal, it is not recommended due to the increased crash risk.
Thanks for that. about the pedestrian again. So I should only turn the wheel and began to accelerate only when no pedestrians are in the crosswalk anymore? Because that would block the traffic for sure. Some pedestrian takes a lot of time to cross the street. Or should I turn and accelerate and them I stop at the incoming crosswalk? Know what I mean?
About both doing left turn.
I mean two cars on opposite direction turning left at the same time. Look what I did on the link, I use the same radius of curvature and look what happened. I basically dont know how much to do because one time is to short and the other is too wide. Its seems pretty arbitrary.
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what's software are you using for all of this animation?
Correct approaches start at 1:36
The amount of dashcam crashes I’ve seen at intersections like these are more than there should be
As a former driving instructor & now a DMV examiner, I can say most drivers are ignorant of this...I'm not joking!
I'm so scared... I can do it!
So how did it go?
He crashed
He died
-_-
He never existed in the first place.
so helpful & excellent graphics.
@ 1:00 Both cars can proceeded to safety turn on a green. THERE ARE NO RULES BYLAWS OR LAWS IN ALBERTA about two cars going the opposite direction with one turning left into their designated lane while a car turning right at the same time in to its designated lane. If a car passes the line and hits another that driver is at fault. Dash cam footage is key in these situations because for the insurance company to determine fault its as easy as seeing which car had to swing back into their lane after the impact. Without dash cam footage it can be a little tricky to determine who took the turn wide.
This maneuver is no more difficult then taking a double left turn with a vehicle turning beside you, almost treat it with the same rules (if the vehicle taking the right while you are taking left turn is a bigger truck or semi with a wider turn angle maybe let them turn first and don't block the intersection incase of on coming traffic but if its some small sedan both of you should be able to turn lane in to lane)
If the traffic is heavy but you entered the intersection legally and the light chances to yellow just wait until all traffic is clear then proceed out don’t feel rushed. Situations like that happen everyone else must wait until you clear. You wanna enter just pass the crosswalk have your back tires in the crosswalk and front tires just over pointing straight this way no other cars can follow you in. Don’t worry about pedestrians no one at this time will be crossing behind you. Keep left signal on proceed when you have a clear gap.
Thank god you guys don't have roundabouts, this is so much easier to master!
So what’s the right way of making a left turn when a large vehicle is blocking on coming traffic?
It's best to wait for the next light cycle, when the large vehicle has cleared the intersection completely.
This is why protected left turns, controlled by arrows are the better design. Even better, is on-demand protected left turns, where the signal only gives out protected left turns when a turning vehicle is detected. Left yield on green circle is still allowed, just not compulsory.
What happens when there are TWO trucks waiting to turn and both are obstructing each other’s view of oncoming traffic? They just wait indefinitely?
someone pls answer this
I got into an accident this way
If you don’t have a clear view do not proceed. Wait until the lights turn Amber/red (both vehicles should still be able to see the lights) and the oncoming traffic slows/stops then clear the intersection before the next phase of lights turn green.
This is exactly the same procedure all vehicles should use when making a left (at lights). If the visibility is poor or it is clear that proceeding into the intersection could actually obstruct your view simply hold back and wait until the other vehicle is clear.
I’m a first time driver I got really confused turning left at an intersection and in my mind I thought the light in front of me was for forward moving vehicles there was no arrow indicating to turn left .. I ended up looking at the vehicles that were stoping instead of the light , I went and the police flashed their lights behind me he was understanding but very serious told me I could have caused an accident and it’s 10:15 pm I’m lucky it wasn’t 3 in the afternoon it could have been a terrible accident. He left me off with a warning and told me I don’t think you want to deal with a ticket I thanked the officer and went on driving home from work . A went to google maps and noticed that I was not looking at the correct light and proceeded when it was not yet my turn
Did you have your driver's license?
In France we have solved the problem by having a roundabout every two miles ! Not sure it is better but I think you avoid car crashes !
In Argentina you can do a "legal" left turn in an intersection like this one only if there's an "arrow semaphore" allowing you to do it
You failed to mention the most common left turn mistake I’ve seen. Cutting the turn too tight and crossing into the oncoming traffic lane (slowing down a bunch and coming super close to traffic if there’s a car there; sometimes even clipping the front of the vehicle)
Anyone who makes that kind of maneuver isn't ready to be driving by themselves yet. That's the kind of maneuver an absolutely unaware and unskilled driver makes....and they shouldn't have a license.
@@sjames304 oh, I totally agree. happens all the time in Indiana though, sadly.
If every light controlled intersections have left turn lights installed, all possible crashes shown in the video involving a left turn can be avoided, and you won’t need to memorize all of this
Or you can just use common sense, and your eyes.
@@_khaine not everyone knows this jackass
@@Bravadodriver540 again, common sense, and your eyes.
Or we could do both, and reduce the chances of a crash as much as possible 😃
Why in so many places left turn lane have green at the same time as oncoming straight traffic
The content on your channel is excellent, I follow your work, all the best and as many reviews as possible
UK person is here. In the UK at 01:26 when people go into a turning intersection or with a right or left turn lane at traffic lights then they can follow the vehicle in front as the intersection is more bigger than in USA I think
Lesson here is, avoid a left turn as much as possible during rush hour.
How far enough does the oncoming cars that are coming straight and oncoming cars turning right have to be for you to make a turn left? Having trouble with judging the distance
Watch him ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT
Should I wait for a pedestrian to complete crossing the whole intersection before I proceed?
For your drivers test yes, in real life if it's a really long intersection and they're just starting to cross youre ok
this has got to be the most violent drivers ed video I've ever watched in my life
You forgot to mention if you're in the intersection waiting to turn and the light turns yellow and then red, you can't stay stopped in the intersection. You must turn. Once you enter the intersection you have the right to complete the turn while the traffic waits.
Thank you very much for your traffic simulation videos in RUclips like this.
I'm from Vietnam and I want to make some video like this to education traffic law for students in schools.
I would like to look for software that you use to make the video like this. Could you give me the name and website address of this software? I
Best Regards.
Do you HAVE to advance into the intersection to wait or can you just wait in your lane for a gap
If you're the first car in your lane then yes, you must advance into the intersection.
yes you have to, but even if it weren’t required it is safer to do so. if you pull into the intersection, the turn takes less time so you don’t risk getting hit by oncoming traffic
You missed the most problematic situation when someone in the opposite direction want to turn left too. Do we agree you should turn *behind* each other? (thus explaining why you should not engage behind someone in line to turn)
That's How I make the turn, Behind the car. We have had 15 accidents and one child was killed in one year duo to this type of turn and here we stand with know motor vehicle stating the proper way to make this turn. I say turn behind the vehicle this gives you a clear view of oncoming traffic.
I dont understand why this is a problematic for so many people. One car at a time, no turns on yellow, wait for the red light if you still cant see then processed.
Most modern light now have timers, if it goes under 5-10 secs dont even attempt, just WAIT for the next cue
Me personally I try to get as close to the left as possible, I drive a 2dr coupe and can't see over sedans.
This, yeah, who goes first if the car on the opposite side is also turning left? And so, it’s okay to turn even if the light turns red? I don’t understand that part. My mom yelled at me for not moving into the intersection to wait and then again for not going when the car in front was turning right. And then I turned after the light turned red but I was freaking out because I felt like I ran a red light
Man have my driving test in two days. I understand this when I'm driving but just visualizing it in my head got me nervous. Ty video 😂
how did it go
@@benjyphillips7712 I failed sadly. I think I was overly nervous I accidentally went 5 over. I haven't had anytime to practice since I've just been working non stop and my dad never had my car at the house. Oh welp hope I get it next time
@@cryptoknot aw that’s too bad. don’t worry it only gets easier and more comfortable the more you drive so you’ll get it soon
1:00 is a crash potential in North America where people often turn from lane 1 into lane 2, basically they don't stay in the same lane.
After driving all my life on the left side of the road watching this makes my mind go crazy 😆😆
Thats gotta sucks 😵
Changing the driving sides inverts the turns, so this would be your equivalent of a right turn.
Hi can I include this video in my Basic Driving Education(BDE) Curriculum? I am from Ottawa ON
You certainly may, Khandakar.
In 2:14, what if the area has high foot traffic which means there's too many people crossing the street at different times during the duration of the green light? Can I still complete my left turn after my green light turns red? It seems impossible, especially in crowded cities, to be able to make a left turn wherein both criteria of not having any cars on the opposite direction AND not having pedestrians crossing the street are satisfied.
Hey! Just letting you know - if you enter an intersection while the light is green or yellow planning to make a left turn and while you are yielding to oncoming traffic, and the light you are facing turns red, you are still allowed to complete your turn as you legally entered the intersection. The cars who have been waiting on a red coming the other two directions to the left and right of you will have a green light, but will be forced to wait for you to exit the intersection to proceed.
@@CarbonG3 Thanks! I had the same question.
@@CarbonG3 most lights give all 4 lanes a red light for a few seconds during the transition anyway. Probably for situations like this.
Who goes first car turning into the left or car turning into the right? Last time I was turning on green light car turn left when I was turning at the same time that dient looked right 2 cars turning I saw your video thank you
"Crosswalk" - You Americans are really funny!
0:54 so we have to yield to the right-turning vehicle during an unprotected left turn? And they would have to yield to us if it was instead a protected left turn?
Here in New Zealand our Road Code specifically says you must turn into the closest lane.
That allows both cars here to turn safely...although in practice whoever gets there first will probably go "Oi! I have right of way! *BEEEEEP!*"
Correct. Vehicles with green have right of way over vehicles with red.
Is it just me or is this system wildly inefficient?
i failed yesterday just because of this mistake :(
did you pass now?
And how many times do they let you do this?
where i live no intersection has things like this, everything has a dedicated left turn arrow or forbidden left turn so you have to continue and find a safe u-turn spot or a dedicated safe u-turn lane/bridge/underpass
1:05 In this one mistake, a large vehicle has to go first safely before a smaller one on the opposite side. Also, if there are two large vehicles on their respective opposite side, which one will turn left? Even when the back of the large vehicles (like a cargo cage, a flatbed of big cargo, etc.) obstruct each other's views of on coming vehicles.
this just scared me
Almost crashed cause I didn’t yield to traffic 😳 I didn’t know till I watched this video
Bruh same😂😂 just came to this video to know what to do
ɹoʌǝɹʇ I knew I fucked up when the car started beeping at me and almost crashed into 2 carts
this video is bad. They need to also show what TO do, not paint an image of what not to do. It's simple psychology. Show the positive, not the negative, or else only the negative will stick on your mind and you may end up executing that negative image.
Nikolaus Jones um. They did.
Nikolaus Jones they did...watch the video please and stop complaining and pass your god damn test
They did not show what to do if two cars reach the intersection at the same time and both wanted to make a left. incomplete video.
This is helpful I’m a new driver and forgot the 2nd one no one was turning infront of me and they were turning the others way but I didn’t know if I could go or not but I still went and now know…I was wrong and need to wait for everyone
This should be a required video in the state of Utah