6, Turning Left – With Left Handed Turn Bay
1. When approaching intersection, turn into left handed turn bay, use lane changing precautionary measures.
2. Signal Left turn light.
3. Slow down, checking traffic light to see if there is any additional left turn lights or just a regular green light. Also check to see how many cars there are in front as this may affect whether or not you can commence a left turn during the time allotted for it by the traffic light.
a. When the left turn traffic light is lit, immediately follow the speed of the vehicle ahead of you and commence a left turn.
b. When there is only a green light, exit left turn junction and slowly move ahead towards ¾ of the road while aligning yourself with the left handed turn bay across the road. Keep a straight alignment.
c. Be aware of any pedestrians crossing towards the left, any oncoming vehicles from across the road and the traffic lights.
d. If the way is clear, turn left, once into the left lane, keep vision ahead.
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