Understand why a left-turning driver must still read oncoming traffic when the light becomes yellow.
Understand why a left-turning driver must still read oncoming traffic when the light becomes yellow.
Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.
This vehicle reaches yellow too close for a safe stop and continues. A driver waiting to turn left must assess whether oncoming traffic is actually slowing before crossing its path. Use your own safe-stop judgment and remain ready for a conflict rather than assuming yellow clears the turn.
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