You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A car reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You:

May not enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn if the light is green.
Must make a U-turn and then turn right.
Can turn left. You have the right of way.
Must wait for the car to go through before you turn.
Explanation

If you wish to make a left turn at an intersection, you must first yield to all oncoming vehicles in the lane to your left. While waiting for a gap in traffic, you may stop in the center of the intersection, provided you do not invade the other lane.

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