When waiting to make your left turn, you should turn the steering wheel first to be ready to make the turn in time.

When waiting to make your left turn, you should turn the steering wheel first to be ready to make the turn in time.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Never

Answer: (B)

When waiting to make a left turn, you keep the steering wheel straight and stay in your lane. You’re not committed to the turn until you actually begin it, which helps you respond to a safe gap and avoids being pushed into oncoming traffic if you’re bumped from behind. Signaling, checking mirrors and blind spots, and then turning smoothly when the space opens up ensures you complete the turn safely into the correct lane. Turning the wheel early can put you on a path you’re not ready to complete and increase the risk of crossing into opposing traffic or losing control if you’re hit.

When waiting to make a left turn, you keep the steering wheel straight and stay in your lane. You’re not committed to the turn until you actually begin it, which helps you respond to a safe gap and avoids being pushed into oncoming traffic if you’re bumped from behind. Signaling, checking mirrors and blind spots, and then turning smoothly when the space opens up ensures you complete the turn safely into the correct lane. Turning the wheel early can put you on a path you’re not ready to complete and increase the risk of crossing into opposing traffic or losing control if you’re hit.