You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are:
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Already in a traffic circle.
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Already in an intersection.
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Going straight ahead.
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Turning left.
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Explanation
When you are turning left, you must yield the right-of-way to approaching vehicles. Additionally, it's important to keep the wheels pointed straight ahead until it's safe to initiate the turn. This precaution minimizes the risk of being pushed into oncoming traffic if the vehicle is hit from behind.
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