You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
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Signal and keep your wheels straight.
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Not signal until you can complete your turn.
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Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
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Drive around the rear of the car in front of you.
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Explanation
The correct approach is to signal and keep your wheels straight while waiting to complete a left turn. Keeping the wheels straight reduces the risk of being pushed into oncoming traffic in the event you are hit from behind.
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