Left Turns at Intersections • Left Turn Anxiety Buster • Over 35 Left Turns at Busy Intersections
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2023
- Who's ready for over 35 left turns on major city streets! If that's you, then welcome to today’s video where we’ll be doing a variety of difficult left turns out on the mean streets of Los Angeles. This video is inspired by you viewers out there who asked us to make a video showing how to handle the different challenging left turn situations you come across when navigating busy intersections.
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Jump to a Left Turn Example In This Video
Part1: Protected Left Turns: Warmup with 6 Protected Turns in Under 10 Minutes 1:35
- Protected Left Turn #1: As EASY as it gets 1:40
- Protected Left Turn #2: Easy Peasy, but stay focused 2:10
- Protected Left Turn #3: Start and finish your turn safely 3:14
- Protected Left Turn #4: Unexpected green arrow 4:49
- Protected Left Turn #5: Double left turn lane 6:40
- Protected Left Turn #6: One more time with double turn lanes 9:04
Part 2: UNPROTECTED LEFT TURNS: 26 Confidence Building Turns in Under 30 Minutes 10:14
- Unprotected Left Turn #1: Let’s break down a basic unprotected turn 10:23
- Unprotected Left Turn #2: No obstacles = Easy rolling left turn 13:13
- Unprotected Left Turn #3: Never impede oncoming traffic 13:38
- Unprotected Left Turn #4: Again, never slow down oncoming traffic 13:58
- Unprotected Left Turn #5: Signal - Mirrors - Over-the-Shoulder - Go 14:27
- Unprotected Left Turn #6: When the stars align for an easy turn 15:08
- Unprotected Left Turn #7: Get a clue: Flashing don’t walk signs 15:46
- Unprotected Left Turn #8: Go with confidence when it’s safe 17:11
- Unprotected Left Turn #9: Textbook left turn - Nice and easy 18:29
- Unprotected Left Turn #10: Waiting for oncoming car to turn right 19:18
- Unprotected Left Turn #11: Good beginner left turn refresher 19:55
- Unprotected Left Turn #12: Standard left turn at major intersection 21:24
- Unprotected Left Turn #13: Don't be a follower - make your own decisions 22:10
- Unprotected Left Turn #14: When oncoming traffic blocks view 23:19
- Unprotected Left Turn #15: The big three: Traffic, Pedestrians, Lights 24:39
- Unprotected Left Turn #16: Never guess when it’s safe to go 25:44
- Unprotected Left Turn #17: Be aware of pedestrian body language 26:38
- Unprotected Left Turn #18: Pedestrian crossing away from you 27:14
- Unprotected Left Turn #19: Pedestrian crossing toward you 28:40
- Unprotected Left Turn #20: No dedicated left turn lane 29:49
- Unprotected Left Turn #21: When should I go? Finding a safe gap 30:40
- Unprotected Left Turn #22: When to enter the intersection 32:32
- Unprotected Left Turn #23: Light turns yellow with oncoming traffic 33:37
- Unprotected Left Turn #24: Don't risk it: Err on the side of caution 34:45
- Unprotected Left Turn #25: Knowing when it is safe to turn on yellow 35:26
- Unprotected Left Turn #26: Always choose safe over sorry 37:14
Part 3: CENTER LEFT TURN LANES: 7 Center Left Turn Lane Examples in 7 minutes 38:13
- Center Left Turn Lane #1: Start a turn with the center turn lane 38:22
- Center Left Turn Lane #2: Center turn lane to enter residential street 39:56
- Center Left Turn Lane #3: Center turn lane to Enter a driveway 40:30
- Center Left Turn Lane #4: DON'T do this common auto-fail! 40:55
- Center Left Turn Lane #5: Center left lane to end a left turn 42:08
- Center Left Turn Lane #6: More on Center left turn lane rules 42:47
- Center Left Turn Lane #7: Center turn lane to help exit driveway 44:40
*Safety First: To any concerned viewers out there, please note that safety precautions were used in filming this video and that Ben (the driver) was wearing a GoPro and not holding a phone while driving.
Okay all, that’s enough left-turn-lecturing! If you remember only ONE thing from today’s video, then please remember to be mindful of “The Big THREE” things when making a left turn:
- The traffic,
- The crosswalk with pedestrians,
- and the traffic lights.
If you can remember to do that, you’ve won half the battle my friend!
Until next time my automotive-minded-scholars, from Ben and every driving-loving person here at Drivers Ed Direct - please stay safe out there!
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Thank u so much for this video!!! Life-saving!!!!!
Glad you liked it, thanks for your continued support!!
I would have loved this video back in the day when I was learning how to drive. Great work you are doing ❤️
Thanks so much!! Glad you would have enjoyed it :)
Left turns are so easy there! In my city we pass over the center of the intersection (on the right side of it) otherwise the cars behind would honk you, it's very crowded in the middle. In your video it's just 1-2 cars from the opposite direction that turn left and all lanes are in same alignment with the opposite ones, it's super easy.
I hate going into, intersection i always wait behind line, but then sometime the cars honk me to go but i don't like that thought of being in the middle lol
Hello and thanks for sharing! We hear you - it can definitely be stressful making these tough left turns! However, when the light turns green and the intersection is clear, it is good to move about a fourth or a third of the way into the intersection so that you are in a good potion to make your turn when a safe opening presents itself. If you remain behind the line, it will make it harder for you to clear the intersection in a timely manner (and frustrate drivers behind you, as you know first hand). Hang in there and keep practicing. It does get easier the more you do it, best of luck!!
@@DriversEdDirect thank you so much!❤
@@DriversEdDirectHELP Plz ❤ so for me light goes green not protected straight green light. Big ole work truck behind the line in front of me cant see into my line so i pull up in middle. And car honks at me when road is empty but i cant see the full lane as im making my left turn from the intersection because of this big truck. Car honk because i wouldnt go. But i just couldnt see. So i was gonna wait until my light turns red then take a peek then make my left turn because of this big truck. Any advice?
@@DriversEdDirectalso if it red cars can also run red light so what if i stick my head out window if that truck is blocking me infront of me as i make left hand turn. That will help me have more visibility bwcause i only can see half of the lane before sticking head out window. What do you think? If its tooo much ill just turn into a shop center and go that around that way.
@@Nobodyyy4 Hello!! That is a tough situation and one that will happen from time to time. First and foremost: never make your turn if you aren't 100% sure it is safe to go. If you can't see clearly, then don't turn until you can - even if someone behind you is honking. With that said, there are things to do to set yourself up for success when a large vehicle across from you is blocking your vision:
1) When a large truck is across from you, don't go as far into the intersection when you wait for your left turn. This extra space will give you a wider view of the road. Staying a few feet further back will make it easier for you to see.
2) While you want to stay safely within your lane, position yourself as far left in your lane as safely possible, so that you can tilt your head to the left and see better around the obstacles that are blocking your view.
If all else fails, just be patient and just wait for the truck that is blocking your view to turn and clear the intersection (as you suggested). Sometimes that’s just how it is and you have to play it safe, even if it means waiting a half a minute and getting honked at. If you guess and go when it’s not safe, you’ll be the one getting into an accident or getting a ticket - not the person behind you that is honking.
Hope that helps! Please stay safe out there!
So far, this is the most helpful one I've seen on UA-cam!!! It is better than any other one because it covers many scenarios. It is very unique! Thank you very much! Please consider making more videos with A LOT OF EXAMPLES regarding specific traffic rules like this one (ex., right turn, changing lanes, merging, taking an exit, etc.). I believe that your great content will attract more viewers!
Wow, thank you so much, we really appreciate that! We are in the process of making a right turn and lane change video in the format, so please stay tuned and please stay safe out there!!
i recently failed exam because i was confused on left turn on green . This 47 minutes gave me all situations and confidence on what to do . thankyou !!
We are so glad you found the video helpful! Thanks so much for sharing and best of luck to you on your next test!!
Excellent video!! As a new driver, even though I learnt through different YT videos, this one clearly explained about certain scenarios which I never saw in other videos properly. 1. Left turn by committing into intersection, and turn during green, yellow and red signal. This clarified lot of my questions. 2. Excellent way of using Center turning lane especially if we couldn't take a complete left run and safely take left turn through the center turning lane. Wow!. May be in a week, I am going for the road test and this video gave me lot of inputs. Thank you so much Ben!!
Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate the feedback! Best of luck to you on your road test!!!
This was great! I wish you had more double turn left lanes. That trips me up the most because I have a hard time seeing the second left lane so I get a little nervous when I inch up to make my turn in the second left lane, however you can’t control what traffic you end up in. Great video haha!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the constructive feedback. Best of luck to you!
Right on a red... smiling. good video.
Ben, thank you so much. I got a lot of information. I appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support!
Thank you so much for this video especially the center left turn.
You are so welcome, glad it was helpful!!
I can see how hard to make this video. Driving many times to indicate all types of turning. Good job and thanks.
Thanks for watching!!
Excellent
I love your video you were so patient
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you very much, glad you liked it!
Thank you very much for such a informative video on left turns with real scenarios
You are most welcome, thanks for the support!!
I really appreciate how thorough these videos are thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I love this video.your video helps me a lots
Thank you for watching!!
Good video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
Great videos !!
Thanks for watching!
Passed the test, thanks a lot!!
Excellent, thank you for sharing!! CONGRATS to you!!!!!!!!!!
You are the man 💪 thank you so much 👍
Appreciate it, thanks for the support!
Its amazing, you are a great instructor!
I'm going to LA as a tourist and left turns I'm afraid the most :)
Now I feel much more confident.
Thanks!
Welcome to LA when you get here! And thank you so much for those kind words, we really appreciate it!!
Thanks a lot for your video. It's very informative and helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support!
@44:42 This is the first thing i need to do while coming out from my residential street and take the left turn on busy two way road. I always used to avoid this route being a new driver, but now i won't 😅🎉🎉
Thank you soooooo much for including this in your video.❤❤❤
Hello and thanks for watching! I'm glad the video is helping, but please be very safe! This is a very advanced maneuver, especially when there is heavy traffic. Always make sure everything is clear (traffic, pedestrians, bikes, etc) before you start you turn. If the traffic is too heavy, making a right turn instead and going around the block is a great option. Thanks again and please stay safe!
You are a perfect teacher
That is very kind, thank you so much!
Thanks a ton 🍻
You bet! Thank you!!
It is second time I am watching this video with details.
I learned a lot .
Thanks again, we are grateful for your support!
what an awesome video!
Thanks so much!
Thank you
You're welcome, thank you!
Super helpful!!👍 Definitely better than my instructor. Thank you so much
Thanks for those kind words, we appreciate it!!
@@DriversEdDirect This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for🙏
So glad we are able to be a part of your driving journey!
I am so excited to do my road test soon, this video makes me more comfortable and looking forward to it! Thank you so much!
Best of luck and glad we could help! Stay safe out there!
Did you pass?
Excellent
Thanks!
amazing video, It's helpfull
Thank you for that, appreciate your support!
Watched this twice prior to my appointment and it helped calm my frazzled nerves. Thank you so much. Passed on my first try. 🥰
So great to hear, glad we could help provide some serenity. CONGRATS on passing, way to go!!!
Turning on yellow lights. Feels so wrong but must be done
Turning on yellow can be done only if we are committed into the intersection right? We have 3 second to clear the intersection. If we start committing into intersection in yellow we shall possibly blocking the traffic right?
@@skr0nytbe389 yes but thats the problem with the system. you are forced into these "committed" situations because you are forced to go into the middle of the intersection and wait for an opening. You won't be blocking any traffic. The opposing traffic will wait for you to complete your turn. They are nice people.
I was great examples i hope you others stuffs do the same. Thanks for being patient while making this video 👍❤️
Thank you so much, appreciate it!!
Thanks
Thanks to you too!
Very useful
Thank you!
Awesome video
Thanks for the visit!
thanks I needed this video
Glad we could help!
@@DriversEdDirect I passed my test yesterday, first try :)
@@noemimimi1818 Great job CONGRATS to you on passing!!
actually this video is exellant one and it help me very much for upgrading my driving knowledge.just as i myself getting the driving experience by behind the wheel.it has been worthwhile to have seen and listened this succesfull program to be get perfect ins and outs about driving methods,thank you very much and my test will be on 8th march 2024.it gave me highest courge and now i can confidently face my ROAD TEST
Thank you so much and best of luck to you on March 8th! Let us know how it goes, you can do it!!
Ben please make a how to change lane with lots of examples like your left turning video 😊🔊
Great video! 36:30 left turn with car running a yellow
Thank you so much!!
I love this video because I’ve done turns on these same streets so it’s very familiar and very helpful. Balboa/Devonshire, Lassen/Reseda, Reseda/Devonshire (which is a notorious intersection), Nordhoff/Reseda etc. Road test is soon so I’m getting in as much practice as possible. My trouble right now is I tend to accelerate as soon as I come out of the turn. I know I should coast a little after the turn and then out of the turn accelerate up to speed. It’s almost as if my brain is trying to push the car to get out of the way in case the car behind me is trying to bushwhack me. You know these streets, some of these drivers around CSUN are quite aggressive and I have had several race around me as I was going the posted speed limit. They speed past a sign outside a middle or high school marked 25 mph. It’s a fight not to go above the speed limit because they are going above the speed limit.
Hello and thanks for sharing, that's great that you're driving the same streets as us and many of our students, so cool! Best of luck to you on your road test, you'll do great! For your left turns, I completely understand what you are saying, you want to clear that intersection as quickly as possible to avoid any drama. The more you practice, the more you'll be able to get the timing just right, where you clear the intersection as quickly as possible, while still controlling the vehicle smoothly and safely. Let us know how your test goes, and if you haven't seen this test prep video yet, give it a watch! ua-cam.com/video/m7h5bLIIoNI/v-deo.html
And speaking of left turns-just because the green left turn arrow disappears doesn’t mean you can’t make the turn as long as the regular light is green! You don’t have to stay behind the line and wait for the whole light to cycle just for the arrow to come on! If you’re terrified of the cameras, as long as you’re past the stop line, even if the light changes back to red, it will not pop you. Go into the intersection and wait for opposing traffic to clear then make the turn.
As long as there's not a red arrow.
Really Really awesome. But instead of left turns, do you guys have a video about all types of right turns
Greta idea, we'll add it to the list of future videos!!
Thanks so much. What is unprotected left turn?
Hello! While a PROTECTED turn is one where you HAVE a GREEN ARROW LIGHT giving you the right of way over all other traffic and pedestrians. an UNPROTECTED turn is where you have a SOLID LIGHT and do not automatically have the right of way. Examples of UNPROTECTED turns start here:
Part 2: UNPROTECTED LEFT TURNS: 26 Confidence Building Turns in Under 30 Minutes 10:14
Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your time and effects! This is extremely helpful!!!
Glad it was helpful, thank you!
Protected left turns. One of the safest turns. Lasts 5 seconds only lol
Hello Ben can you please 🙏 make a how to change lane with more examples like this video?
I mean Ben not others because I learn more from you rather than others. If you can I will be so grateful
Thank you 😊
Thank you for the suggestion, we will try to do a video on lane changes soon!
@@DriversEdDirect I am also really waiting for that video!.
I alomost died watching left turn #16 Whoa!! what an unexpected situation LOL!!
That was pretty intense! Thanks for watching!!
That was pretty intense, thanks for watching!
Great video . 2 questions though, if there’s a raised concrete barrier in front of the turning lane, do I have to check over my shoulder, a car cannot physically overtake me. Thank you!
Hello again! Yes, you would still look over your shoulder just to be safe. You never know, a bike or pedestrian or some other obstacle may be where you least expect it. Hope that helps!
Thank you July 21,2023 my road test I’m nervous I hope I pass for the 1st try.
Best of luck to you, you can do it!! Please let us know how it goes!
I like that you said when making a left turn it’s the lane closest to the middle because sometimes it’s hard to see this gives me a good feeling now about the anxiety of making left turns when you sad the lane closest to the middle are you saying the last two lanes ? Thanks so much
And another question when making an unprotected turn and you pull into the intersection and it turns yellow and the cars are not stopping and run the light you may turn on red right when clear ? Because you are blocking the intersection.
Yes, exactly! You of course wait for it to be safe, and then you clear the intersection when you can, even if the light has turned red - like you said, you can't remain blocking the intersection. Hope that helps!
Hello! On a left turn, you can technically turn into any open lane, as long as it is safe. However, we recommend the lane closest to the middle yellow line because it is usually the safest - in case the cars across from you are turning right and they turn into the other lane. Hope that helps!!
@@DriversEdDirect thank you so much !
@@isabellajakaj9074Anytime!
Can you discuss issues with a car being second in a left turn lane making the left prior to the original car to enter the intersection. I was patiently waiting for safe opportunity to make the left turn as the turning lane light was off. Still green though to go straight. Another driver got impatient and made left behind me cutting me off. Cursing me out like I am one in wrong.
I hope you can give reference when exactly to turn the steering wheel when turning left in intersection or T-Junction. This is usually the fear of first time drivers as we need to understand when is it safe to turn without bumping the sideways, parked cars or stay in line after turning
Hello, thanks for watching! Please check out this left turn video that breaks down when to turn the wheel and other turning basics, I think you will find it very helpful: ua-cam.com/video/QEds_x1c6Ow/v-deo.html
Stay safe out there!
I failed ( disqualified ) my first road test exam on this tuesday due to this left turn, but i m full confident to pass it in next try that will be after 3 days.
You got this! Best of luck to you!!
Approximately how far up into an intersection are you supposed to wait when making an unprotected left turn?
Hello! You can roll out about 1/3 of the way or so, depending on how big the intersection is. Watch this example here and it shows a great example of how far out to go: ua-cam.com/video/Zgg9tg-BC_4/v-deo.htmlsi=lZtImEFUw7hhU8Qi&t=624 Thanks for watching!
Green enter intersection...when you have a safe opening you turn. Doesnt matter what color the light is once you enter the intersection.
Okay what about going straight in green ligjt do i still have to look left rigjt left or just left right ahead
If left turns at intersections diffcult see.I'm very very carefull if left turns.
I started driving practice from last week with my boyfriend. I still nervous driving car.but It is fun, lot of fun.
He said ''You are good driver'. I always check the mirrors and save the speed.
Thanks for sharing!
I failed on an unprotected left today. Inched forward on green but found no gap at all until the light turned red. No one slowed on yellow. I cleared on red because I had already come forward and there was traffic behind me. The examiner said I ran a red and refused to listen
Hello! So sorry to hear that, sounds like a very tough situation to be in on your test... what a bummer. Without being there, it is hard to judge what exactly happened and what the examiner took issue with - every left turn is different with all of the variable factors involved. We are pulling for you on your next test, hopefully you aren't put in a "gray-area" and your test goes smoothly this time. Please keep us posted on your journey and thanks for sharing!!
An instructor in kelowna failed me for not going behind the second vehicle whej the light was already orange when i reached the line.
Hello i have one doubt , before changing lane or turning right, what would first we do , means Checking mirror shoulder then signal or, signal first then check blind spots.
Hello! Always perform the steps in this order: S.M.O.G.
1) Signal
2) Mirror
3) Over-the-Shoulder (this is your blind spot check)
4) Go (when safe)
Hope that helps!
test is tomorrow 🥲! so nervous
You got this! Please let us know how it goes!!
if you move out a bit to the intersection on a a solid green and it turns yellow when you are waiting does that mean there should always be enough time to make the turn, in other words if it goes yellow the oncoming traffic should be stopping ?
Hello! If the light is going yellow, it is a warning that the light will soon be turning red and that you need to clear the intersection when it is safe. In general, when a light turns yellow, oncoming traffic should never accelerate at all - they SHOULD attempt to slow down and stop if safe. If they are already too close to the intersection to safely stop, then they can continue to coast through the intersection on the yellow light using their momentum (but again, they should not accelerate). Using this approach, oncoming traffic should be able to either safely stop or make the yellow light by coasting, but never have to "run the red light". With that said, not everyone follows the traffic rules, so if you are waiting to make a left turn with your car already in the intersection and the light turns yellow, you must be 100% sure that all oncoming cars are slowing to a stop or have cleared the intersection before you commit to your left turn. Unfortunately, many oncoming cars will see the yellow light and incorrectly accelerate to try and beat the red light, if that makes sense. So please be safe!
Hope that helps!
Do you have one where both car turning left, confused about this one
As long as it is safe to do so, both cars can turn at the same time. This example shows us turning left while traffic across also turns left: ua-cam.com/video/Zgg9tg-BC_4/v-deo.htmlsi=ccdZi7boMcmmrvC0&t=1787
Okay so flashing yellow yeild sign or left yeild on green do i stop before the limit line then pull up if flashing or green after looking left right left how would that sequence go wouldnt i look left right than left again than straight ahead and then to the left for people on cross walk when do i past the limit line on yeild on green just after left right left
Hello! Here's a quick tip for making left turns at solid green or flashing yellow lights:
No Stop Needed: You don’t have to stop at the limit line before entering the intersection. If the road is clear of cars and pedestrians, you can smoothly make your left turn without stopping. Always remember to check for traffic.
Here’s my usual approach to a left turn (though it might vary based on the situation):
1 - Signal: Turn on your left signal.
2 - Check your mirrors
3 - Blind-Spot Check: Look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot and the sidewalk before moving into the left-turn lane.
4- Scan the Intersection: As you approach, scan the intersection quickly: look left-right-left.
5 - Make the Turn: If everything is clear, make your turn.
6 - Stop if Needed: If you need to stop for an obstacle, keep scanning while you wait.
7 - Final Check: Before turning, look over your left shoulder again and quickly check left-right-left to ensure it's safe.
Hope this helps!
@25:13, what is the right course of action if the light turns red and you have already inched out but the oncoming traffic is queuing up too?
Hello, great question! If the light turns red and you have already entered the intersection (either fully or partially), you are required to make your turn when it is safe and clear. If there are oncoming cars still coming (running the red light), you wait for them to clear and then make your turn when safe. Cross-traffic from the sides should wait for you to clear the intersection before they go on their green light. Just make sure it is 100% safe before your turn, but definitely make the turn... if you do not turn you will be blocking the crosswalk or intersection.
Hope that helps!
My car got totaled as a driver not as courteous as you turned left in front of me as he was trying to catch up to his friend, I hope that in the future he will drive more carefully as my wife was injured and missed two yrs of work.
do i have to yield on a left turn(unprotected) if there is no oncoming traffic ?
Hello! If everything is clear and there are no pedestrians or cars present with the right of way, then you may make your left turn without stopping or waiting first. Hope that answers your question!
On 30:23 when making a left turn on the residential street does the other side have the right of way ?
Hello! The oncoming traffic going straight would have the right-of-way. Also, you want to be aware of vehicles across from you that are turning right - they should turn into the rightmost lane, leaving your the left lane open to turn into, but you never know what the other vehicle might do. In that particular example, you can see that we had a lot of cars across from us who made last second moves or didn't use their turn signals. We had to assume they might go straight, so that is why we were patient and yielded to them until we were certain it was safe to make the turn. Hope that helps!
My biggest problem is always thinking I’m too close to my left traffic lines, so I give myself space but then I’m too close to the right turn. What should I do?
Hello! It's natural to feel like you're too close to the left lane lines with the oncoming traffic being so close to you - it can be intimidating! The reality is, even if you visually feel like you are on the left lane line, if you were to open your door you'd see you have 1-2 feet of space between your car and the left lane line. A little trick you can do to line yourself up while driving is this: Your left front bumper or headlight should visually look like it is intersecting or "eating" the left lane line. Just make sure you use quick glances when checking this reference and don't lose sight of the most important thing, which is the traffic ahead of you.
Hope that helps!
What about right hand turns at traffic lights. my test is soon and I'm a little thrown off. I'll give a couple examples. Say I'm on a traveling road coming up to a neighborhood about to enter residential street. Do I smog then do left right left glance. I'm lost like let's say sowmthing else traffic lights. I'm in the right hand lane after doing smog. I'm wanting to make a right hand turn up at the light and it is soild green do I still look left right left before proceeding please help.
Hello! You can do it, have confidence in your abilities and just do your best. Before any right turn, always SMOG (*S*ignal, *M*irror, *O*ver the Shoulder, *G*o) - you actually do this before every lane change and especially before turning right and left. Always check your mirrors and over your shoulder for traffic and pedestrians before turning.
Also, you want to check left-right-left before entering ANY intersection, whether you are turning or not. You will usually do this left-right-left after you SMOG as described above
Check out this video on right turns: ua-cam.com/video/8jGVnb4ab2o/v-deo.htmlsi=oYnFV1ZDUYv-ePEH
Here's a good part in another video where instructor Jay explains all the times you need to do you mirror and shoulder checks: ua-cam.com/video/m7h5bLIIoNI/v-deo.html - I would actually watch the entire video, it will help!
Hope those videos help you out, best of luck to you!!
@@DriversEdDirect Thank you so even if going you're hypothetically going straight turning left or right or any turn in the universe on a rolling right or if the light is green or left or if im going straight that I should always look left right left again before entering the intersection never enter intersection or complete turns without doing left right left first correct
@@FearedDaze Yes, do them is all situations. Check out this traffic check video, it will help you for sure: ua-cam.com/video/OP-qM-ZrVPQ/v-deo.htmlsi=pjqGF8PixqwsoGKe
How do i treat parking into a parking space do i smog and still look left rigjt left or treat them like lane changes? @DriversEdDirect
On 35:06 you turn left it was already red is that not a violation?
Hello! When you are already in the intersection when the light turns from yellow to red, you are obligated to clear the intersection when safe. If you don't make the turn in that situation after the light turns red, you will be left sitting in the intersection, blocking the crosswalk and potentially cross traffic - which is both illegal and dangerous. Hope that helps!
But what if while turning left that your mirror passed the curb or Pedestrian line and the light turn red and you stay at the middle of intersection 😮?
And still you couldn’t find a gap
In that case, you must still wait for a safe gap and then make your turn to turn. The other cross-traffic should wait for you to go, even if they get a green light. They are not supposed to enter the intersection until it is clear. Once you clear the intersection and finish your turn, then they can begin to go.
Hope that helps!
Thanks it was helpful.
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So I thought you weren't suppose to go in the crosswalk, that's what your other video on this channel said.Im confused with pulling out into oncoming traffic.
Hello! You should never block the crosswalk if it is not your right of way, but it is OK to enter the crosswalk before making your turn (you have to, or you would never be able to turn). Hope that helps!!
what if we wait this safe gap forever with all the honks and fingers :(
Ah yes, the dreaded "honks and fingers" - well put. You may get a few more of those while you are still learning when it is safe to go, but that's OK! I'll gladly take a few unkind hand gestures in exchange for staying safe and not making a dangerous turn out of peer pressure. As time goes and the more confident you get, the better your timing will become and fewer impatient drivers will honk at you. Also, the majority of people on the road are actually very patient and courteous, and won't mind waiting a few extra seconds for safety's sake. Thankfully, most people remember that they too were learning to drive once, so they'll gladly exercise a little patience. For those who don't and are giving you the "honks and fingers", there's not much you can do but ignore them the best you can and don't engage them. Take care of yourself and your own safety first and never feel pressured to make a maneuver if you don't think it is safe.
Hope that helps!!
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When can we pullover a bit in the intersection, while waiting to take left turn??😒 When lights are solid green?🙄
Hello! Yes, you are correct - you can start to pull forward into the intersection when the light turns solid green IF the intersection is clear. Please make sure you look left-right-left before you pull forward to make sure cross traffic is not still in or entering the intersection. Hope that helps!
35 turns and only two pedestrians. driving in the usa is so easy.
Oncoming traffic might seen dangerous ,isnt it?
We are not seeing how turn the steering we r only seeing the road
Hello and thanks for watching! This video mostly focuses on decision making for difficult left turns. For a video about steering control during Left turns, please check out this one for many examples: ua-cam.com/video/QEds_x1c6Ow/v-deo.html
Hope that helps!
I take my test at 1 bruh am i scared 3rd times a charm tho
Best of luck, you've got it this time! Let us know how it goes.
@@DriversEdDirect i passed 🫡
New driver this helped a lot 😭🥲
Thanks for sharing, glad it helped!
These are not busy intersection.
I'm sorry but if you dont know this or if this really gets you that nervous you probably shouldn't drive.
Ben please make a how to change lane with lots of examples like your left turning video 😊🔊
Ben please make a how to change lane with lots of examples like your left turning video 😊🔊
Hi again, that video is in the works!
Hi 😊
Ok waiting