The simple tasks while driving are often the easiest ones to make complex. The art of making a left turn may seem an easy task, but many traffic accidents are caused by drivers who do not turn properly. The strict adherence to a series of steps will allow completion of this task safely and with relative ease.
Make sure your vehicle is in the correct lane to make a left hand turn.
Signal your intentions to make a left turn. If you did not have to stop at the intersection, begin slowing down at least 100 feet from the corner.
Proceed with caution into the intersection. Do not turn the wheel until you are ready to actually make the left turn.
Wait until there is no on-coming traffic. Yield to any vehicles (including bicycles) approaching from the opposite direction.
Look in all directions carefully before starting your turn.
Slow down to a safe speed to make a left turn.
Complete the turn by staying right of the centerline and by turning into the appropriate lane in which is designated to be turned into.
