When turning left at an intersection or into any driveway you:
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Must yield to vehicles approaching closely from the opposite direction.
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Should leave room on the right for other vehicles to pass.
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Must not block vehicles approaching from the rear.
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Must not cross any solid yellow line.
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Explanation
When turning left at an intersection or into a driveway, drivers must always yield to oncoming traffic that is approaching closely from the opposite direction. This is because the oncoming traffic has the right of way and the turning vehicle must wait for a safe gap to complete the turn. Failing to yield to oncoming traffic could result in a serious collision.
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