You want to turn left at an intersection. The traffic light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
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Wait in the center of the intersection until the traffic headed toward you clears or stops for a red light.
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Take the right-of-way and turn left.
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Wait at the crosswalk for the light to turn red.
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Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
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Explanation
If you want to make a left turn at an intersection, you must wait for oncoming traffic to go through before completing the turn. If the traffic light is green and there aren't other vehicles ahead of you planning to make a left turn, you may enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn. When traffic headed toward you clears or stops at a red light, you may complete your turn after checking that you can do so safely.
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