While waiting at an intersection to complete a left turn, what should you do?

• A. Signal and keep your wheels straight
• B. Signal and turn your wheels toward the curb
• C. Stop and reverse
• D. Move forward into the intersection

Answer: (A)

When you’re waiting to finish a left turn, you should signal your intention and keep your wheels straight. The signal communicates to other drivers that you plan to turn, which helps prevent surprises and keeps traffic flowing smoothly. Keeping the wheels straight helps prevent your car from being pushed into traffic if you’re bumped from behind or if the surface slope nudges you forward. Turning the wheels toward the curb while you wait can set you up to swing into traffic if a bump occurs. And moving forward into the intersection before it’s safe or reversing instead of waiting creates hazards for you and others. So signaling and leaving the wheels straight is the safest, most appropriate action.