You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A car reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You:
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Can turn left. You have the right of way.
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May not enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn if the light is green.
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Must wait for the car to go through before you turn.
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Must make a U-turn and then turn right.
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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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