Left Hand Turn Demonstration

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  • čas přidán 12. 03. 2015
  • Left hand turns can be hazardous if you don't know what to look for. This video demonstrates various situations, along with some tips for executing the turn safely. For more information on driver education from AMA visit bit.ly/1BxZr4e
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  • @xCARNAGE_ASADAx
    @xCARNAGE_ASADAx Před 3 lety +9842

    Basically, we have to wait until the entire universe is aligned so we can turn left.

  • @youssefserrat
    @youssefserrat Před 3 lety +7472

    Nah I'm good I'll just turn right and go around the world to the other side

  • @aspxnvii
    @aspxnvii Před rokem +318

    1:16 Absolutely, and do NOT let impatient drivers behind you pressure you to turn in this situation. Please wait until it is safe.

    • @gavins9846
      @gavins9846 Před rokem +43

      Yep. They can keep honking and screaming to themselves.

    • @hobo2194
      @hobo2194 Před 9 měsíci +14

      had this exact situation starting out was a impatient ford truck behind me honking wanting me to make a left turn when I couldn't see past the truck

    • @Tasitus_FA
      @Tasitus_FA Před 9 měsíci +3

      ​@@hobo2194 so its best to wait for the truck to go before entering the intersection? Im goin for my test in a few days

    • @lastofusclips5291
      @lastofusclips5291 Před 7 měsíci +13

      @@Tasitus_FA late reply but if you can't see the oncoming traffic, don't go. hope you passed btw

    • @Tasitus_FA
      @Tasitus_FA Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@lastofusclips5291 thanks for the info! I passed a while back and was surprised at how quick it was. Good luck to you if your test is coming up.

  • @fgdart
    @fgdart Před 4 lety +5488

    as i understand from this video, you can never turn left 😂

    • @missunderstood5353
      @missunderstood5353 Před 4 lety +29

      fgdart exactly

    • @krissiregar8083
      @krissiregar8083 Před 4 lety +92

      more simple at my place, when light is green the lane is your, no need to see the front direction, as simple as that

    • @forloop7713
      @forloop7713 Před 4 lety +31

      Just use a roundabout duh

    • @Rosemarie11.11
      @Rosemarie11.11 Před 4 lety +56

      All left turns must wait.

    • @eenchantress5113
      @eenchantress5113 Před 3 lety +60

      Before watching this my dumb self turned left sped through and a truck facing me(he had his right of way) honked loud at me. Seriously need to learnt this to get my license this month.

  • @mssn3166
    @mssn3166 Před 3 lety +2892

    Why don’t all intersection have a left turn light to avoid all these nonesense! Thanks for this video, this will save my life from potential accidents.

    • @maxwellsterling
      @maxwellsterling Před 3 lety +103

      Many that I've seen here in Brazil just outright avoid forcing cars to turn left while throwing traffic at them. In the case of the light intersection of the video, the cars from the top would have a red light forcing them still while the cars at the bottom can safely turn left, instead of this weird "just do it when possible lol, try not to crash btw".

    • @lakeatman504
      @lakeatman504 Před 3 lety +386

      I agree , I wish all intersection have left turn light. Sometimes the people behind me are so annoying and honking at me when I can’t see if the vehicles are clear or not. Is not like they are going to pay for it when I get into an accident. I’ll take my time , if they can’t wait for few sec then they shouldn’t be driving , they need manage their anger

    • @maxwellsterling
      @maxwellsterling Před 3 lety +45

      @@lakeatman504 Reminds me of a time in which I needed to go to a lane on the left, but I still was on the single lane before the split and couldn't just invade the other side of the road because of a yellow line. People behind me didn't like it and kept endlessly honking and throwing insults, as if I was willingly interrupting traffic or something.

    • @lakeatman504
      @lakeatman504 Před 3 lety +30

      @@maxwellsterling ikr I understand. I don’t get how people just driving like that. When I am behind the wheel is not just my safety but others too. I mean even a minor accident can cause too mush stress

    • @lakeatman504
      @lakeatman504 Před 3 lety +7

      @@maxwellsterling I would honk if we are going straight and the light is green but even then I just gentle honk because excessive honking cause distraction to other drivers too

  • @alldoben10playz
    @alldoben10playz Před 2 lety +911

    Yellow Car: *Breathes*
    Other cars: So you have chosen *collision*

  • @blessedbeyondmeasures7532
    @blessedbeyondmeasures7532 Před 4 lety +2150

    That's why I just wait until everybody get tf out my way

  • @appliancerepairshorts
    @appliancerepairshorts Před 2 lety +317

    Something very important is to keep your wheel straight until you are making the left turn. It reduces the potential multiple accident. If someone runs into the back of your car, you could be pushed into the path of another vehicle.

    • @andrius0592
      @andrius0592 Před 2 lety +12

      So true, but unfortunately this is probably the first time I'm seeing this mentioned.
      I always see people position their car in such a way that even the slightest bump might cause them to run into oncoming traffic - with the wheels turned and the front already sticking out in the opposing lane.

    • @mickeyagrawal2001
      @mickeyagrawal2001 Před 2 lety +2

      this was actually nice new thing to know.

    • @lucidfangirl1030
      @lucidfangirl1030 Před rokem +1

      Also I hate when im crossing street and somebody in turning towards me, I'll try not to do same when i start driving

    • @gavins9846
      @gavins9846 Před rokem

      Thanks this might save my life one day honestly. Never knew why

    • @user_28373
      @user_28373 Před rokem +3

      I have trouble at turning, new driver. I never know when the right time it is to turn. Sometimes I turn to late or to early.

  • @schmootheonly
    @schmootheonly Před 7 lety +2111

    A left turn without a dedicated left turn arrow ruined my near perfect driving test last week. Glad I found this video.

    • @adventureswithbros8791
      @adventureswithbros8791 Před 5 lety +2

      Why why are you crying laughing I hate you

    • @curlsandnodes8886
      @curlsandnodes8886 Před 4 lety +109

      SAME. I only had one demerit, then I automatically failed

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack Před 3 lety +80

      It's not that hard. You wait for oncoming traffic to yield then proceed. It's like without a sign or a light telling you what to do people just shut down and stop functioning.

    • @schmootheonly
      @schmootheonly Před 3 lety +303

      @@MrWolfSnack thanks well that was 4 years ago and now it's not hard at all but its different when you're under pressure and new.

    • @itszestii5697
      @itszestii5697 Před 3 lety +90

      @@schmootheonly you’re still commenting after 14 years. Respect.

  • @eclogs9117
    @eclogs9117 Před 6 lety +648

    "Here are some common mistakes when making left turns" "Turning right."

    • @Patricio4Christ
      @Patricio4Christ Před 3 lety +1

      EC LOGS, interesting. I saw a few drivers doing lane changes FROM the left turn lanes. I don't remember seeing anybody making a right turn from a left turn lane.

    • @NewBuildmini
      @NewBuildmini Před 3 lety +1

      @@Patricio4Christ That's actually possible and legal on many intersections in Melbourne, Australia. They drive on the left, so a right turn is their equivalent of your left turn. It's called a "hook turn" and is used to reduce delays to trams.
      The procedure for making a hook turn is to first wait for the green light, then pull into the intersection as left as possible, and then wait for the light on the intersecting road to turn green, which is when you may finally turn right.

    • @carultch
      @carultch Před rokem

      @@NewBuildmini That sounds dangerous. It sounds similar to the jug handle turns that we do in New England, except without dedicated infrastructure to do so.
      A jug handle turn, is where a left turn is split into a turn to jug-handle shaped right turn, that first turns to the right, and then back to the left, so that you can go straight across the intersection. If it existed in Australia, you'd have a jug-handle on the left, that turns your right turn into a straight crossing.

    • @NewBuildmini
      @NewBuildmini Před rokem

      @@carultch It's actually safe. Here's how it should be done: czcams.com/video/Yh92LirlCf8/video.html&ab_channel=VicRoads

    • @carultch
      @carultch Před rokem

      @@NewBuildmini Ok, so you queue up in front of the traffic from the left, and become first in line when they have a green to proceed. Now I get it. I know I've had to do that kind of move all the time on a bike, but I didn't see how you could possibly have enough space to queue cars to do the same.
      I'm surprised your link actually shows people stopping on the trolley tracks. Stopping on rail in any form, is something they advise US drivers to avoid, since any rail vehicle has a lot less stopping traction and a lot more mass to do damage to you.

  • @micahmatichuk
    @micahmatichuk Před 3 lety +418

    This is how I failed my test two days ago. The worst part is, I would never have made the mistake of turning left prematurely under normal conditions. The pressure of the test made me blind to the oncoming vehicles. Next Thursday I try again!
    EDIT: I did just fine! So can you:)

  • @ddebenedictis
    @ddebenedictis Před 2 lety +121

    The "keeping wheels straight" tip is important and should have been given more emphasis. Too many people turn their wheels in anticipation, while stopped waiting for traffic to clear. If they get rear-ended they are propelled into a head-on collision.

    • @chrisddr3
      @chrisddr3 Před rokem +2

      Keeping your foot on the brake and checking if the vehicle behind you stops is also pretty good advice, saved me once on my motorcycle.

    • @greyone40
      @greyone40 Před rokem +4

      I don't think the reason for keeping wheels straight was ever mentioned in the video. Good that you pointed it out. That's what we were taught about 45 years ago.

    • @sjames304
      @sjames304 Před rokem +2

      @@greyone40 If you take the road test in Manitoba you had better know that little tidbit. If you turn the wheels hard left while waiting for the opening, it is an automatic failure. Foot on the brake or not.

    • @TheDano1971
      @TheDano1971 Před 4 měsíci

      I keep my wheels straight but there’s no guarantee that if you get hit from behind you won’t hit a car in front of you who’s also waiting to turn left from the opposite direction

  • @michaelkennedy8573
    @michaelkennedy8573 Před 7 lety +470

    Roundabouts makes this situation so much easier.

    • @BingermanAlley
      @BingermanAlley Před 7 lety +6

      Yes!

    • @johnsjohnson
      @johnsjohnson Před 5 lety +4

      Michigan left is easier

    • @3L5Ancho
      @3L5Ancho Před 4 lety +37

      Hell na people don't follow the yield signs and pull out right in front of you

    • @isaaccollazo2874
      @isaaccollazo2874 Před 3 lety +11

      I hate roundabouts

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack Před 3 lety +8

      No they do not. Roundabouts are absolute bullshit and make the roads completely unsafe because there is no break in traffic flow to cross a road safely.

  • @ABDStillLegit
    @ABDStillLegit Před 8 lety +634

    For someone that's still kind of new to driving, I really appreciate these videos!

    • @mtlicq
      @mtlicq Před 4 lety +21

      General principle for safety regardless how many or how few years you have experience driving: IF YOU CANNOT SEE, DO NOT GO. (- except if oncoming vehicles across all those oncoming lanes have come to a full stop already and you have to clear the intersection. Those vehicles became your shield and its your responsibility to clear out of the intersection).

    • @rajsaran385
      @rajsaran385 Před 3 lety

      @@mtlicq ri0yuy

    • @hatchingdraggon8073
      @hatchingdraggon8073 Před 3 lety +5

      It shocks me that people in the US can get there licence without having really basic principles like these mastered

    • @calebereid
      @calebereid Před 3 lety

      Same

    • @TheMoises1213
      @TheMoises1213 Před 2 lety +1

      How’s 5 years of driving now?🥲

  • @jojorobino5312
    @jojorobino5312 Před 2 lety +71

    Left turns can be sketchy, especially in the case where a large vehicle is blocking your vision to oncoming traffic. But a bit of practice is all you need and you will get used to it.

    • @illla
      @illla Před 2 lety +14

      When a large vehicle is blocking your vision to oncoming traffic you can not do left turn. That's all you need to know and practice in this situation.

    • @ricemasterdragon2166
      @ricemasterdragon2166 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@illla What do i do instead wait for it to drive by?

    • @illla
      @illla Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@ricemasterdragon2166 you can go straight if it is allowed

  • @TheSunshineRequiem
    @TheSunshineRequiem Před rokem +9

    Many experienced drivers still fail to understand some of the rules, left turns are a major cause of traffic accidents. Biggest takeaway is do not rush it, the worst case scenario is making the left turn after the light turned red which is perfectly fine as long as you are already in the intersection.

  • @EssenceOfMohana
    @EssenceOfMohana Před 7 lety +2398

    who else enjoyed this simple demonstration

  • @hyukal
    @hyukal Před 9 lety +135

    Unprotected left turn lanes are the bane of my existence.. What determines whether it is unprotected? Arrows on the road and the light? All the left turn lanes I've been have always been protected and there was never any oncoming traffic.

    • @tangrui1992
      @tangrui1992 Před 8 lety +37

      +aldrick barber In my understanding, a protected left turn is when you see the green left arrow, and then you are "protected by law" to proceed and turn, regardless of oncoming traffic, but you still need to yield to pedestrians, if any, even if they're crossing illegally. Guess why I know that? Because the first time I failed, it was because a pedestrian illegally running across the street when I had my protected turn under the greed arrow! And yeah, pedestrians are ALWAYS the boss, so I was failed...

    • @redguard128
      @redguard128 Před 3 lety +3

      Here when turning left we always know there are no other cars coming and no pedestrians passing. I visited other countries and it was really f-ed up having to yield for incoming traffic on a GREEN light.

    • @NewBuildmini
      @NewBuildmini Před 3 lety +3

      If there's only a green ball without any arrows, it usually an unprotected left turn. Though in some situations the intersection may be configured for only 1 approach having a green light at a time. (In many Canadian provinces excluding BC a flashing green light indicates that).
      Left turn lanes are not required for a protected left turn. There are many narrow roads without them. Just use common sense. If the light turns green and oncoming cars are stopped, it's likely that they have a red light, and in that case you should be good to go.
      On the other hand, if they proceed, then it is an unprotected left turn and you should follow the advice given in this video.

  • @schleepy6362
    @schleepy6362 Před 4 lety +197

    Vids like these are really nice, I have a darn near *phobia* of driving in general and all these complex things to remember when turning left had me extra freaked out. This helped me feel a bit better about it, though. Pray for me, guys XD

    • @randomish1231
      @randomish1231 Před 2 lety +8

      I hope everything turned out well! :)

    • @SlimHandle
      @SlimHandle Před 2 lety +6

      It's fun! No? Like a real life computer game 😀

    • @anthonygonzales3523
      @anthonygonzales3523 Před 7 měsíci

      How did it go?

    • @schleepy6362
      @schleepy6362 Před 7 měsíci

      @@anthonygonzales3523 I now have my license and driving has become as easy as walking :D It's amazing tbh, never thought I'd get here.

  • @timetogetit7225
    @timetogetit7225 Před 3 lety +5

    This video is 5 star and covers all angles... some comments make this video out to be dramatic but the bottom line is that car accidents are costly mistakes. Car accidents are not on purpose. This video displays a defensive driver or a driver who thinks for “everyone”
    We can pick up bad driving habits because we drive and get away with stuff but we can always drive better . We must remain students of life , we must remain students while driving just remembering we can always learn something different/new along the way
    I have driving experience of 6+ years. Car accidents are more dependent on driving habits (good and/or bad) . You can be a Great driver! You still are not exempt from car accidents ! Don’t be hard headed, see the biggest picture !

  • @leo1337hs
    @leo1337hs Před 7 lety +541

    im freaking out man!

  • @fluffyfeather39
    @fluffyfeather39 Před 5 lety +688

    i would love to know how im supposed to memorize all of this

    • @Rosemarie11.11
      @Rosemarie11.11 Před 4 lety +133

      All Left turns must wait. It's the law.
      You can enter the middle of intersection If everyone else has a red light and you have the green light until you know it's safe you can go.

    • @simperman4863
      @simperman4863 Před 4 lety +31

      Bruuh the asphalt aint a Play Ground lmao

    • @Thoroughly_Wet
      @Thoroughly_Wet Před 3 lety +33

      Bro it's not hard. Really it isn't. Just be aware.

    • @fluffyfeather39
      @fluffyfeather39 Před 3 lety +15

      Thoroughly Wet im fine now that comment was from over a year ago mate

    • @isaiaharmbruster8446
      @isaiaharmbruster8446 Před 3 lety +3

      I’m sure you’ve got it by now

  • @CryptoSeann
    @CryptoSeann Před 3 lety +41

    Who would rather take a huge circle to get to your destination than to turn left and look front for incoming cars? It's scary man

  • @amiphi2912
    @amiphi2912 Před 4 lety +49

    This video is anxiety in visual form. Anxiety goddess has come to haunt you for life, fam.

    • @Prymistic
      @Prymistic Před 3 měsíci

      No matter what you do something wrong will happen.

  • @lorenzoferlinghetti
    @lorenzoferlinghetti Před 8 lety +192

    1:28--unless you're driving in LA

    • @tangrui1992
      @tangrui1992 Před 8 lety +16

      +Gonzalo Estévez I don't really see it a problem to follow other cars and enter the intersection and wait while keeping the front wheels straight, as long as you make individual judgments as to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the left side of the road and not follow the turn of other vehicles. BTW I failed twice in LA, both in left turn situations, the directions I receive from different coaches and examiners are sometimes contradicting. Anyways I hope I pass at the third time!

    • @Newtoschool
      @Newtoschool Před 7 lety +8

      well if the person your riding behind breaks for any reason then youre left sitting in the middle of the intersection.

    • @selvecasuncad61
      @selvecasuncad61 Před 7 lety +1

      Gonzalo Estévez just done my test drive and this is where I failed.

    • @lorenzoferlinghetti
      @lorenzoferlinghetti Před 7 lety +2

      LAPD doesn't usually enforce the law if you're turning left on red. In fact, if it wasn't for cars turning on red, traffic might be even worse. That being said, it's still illegal. So it's more like an unwritten rule. Tough break. Try the test somewhere outside of LA or in a different part of town.

    • @togera77
      @togera77 Před 6 lety

      unless you're driving in europe, also. especially belgium and france… my gosh…

  • @SoloRenegade
    @SoloRenegade Před 3 lety +72

    The one thing nobody seems to understand these days is Advancing INTO the intersection while you wait in the first place.

    • @dylanv3813
      @dylanv3813 Před 3 lety +53

      I didn’t know you were supposed to until this video. I have always been worried about oncoming traffic not letting up and getting stuck in the intersection after my light turns red

    • @tm8559
      @tm8559 Před 3 lety +21

      @@dylanv3813 even if you are in the intersection & the light does turn red , you have to clear still
      So you’re ok being if you’re in the intersection and the light changes

    • @jorgeo1492
      @jorgeo1492 Před 3 lety

      Well what does it matter if your not supposed to try and make 2 cars make tge light. It said only one car can turn at a time so it the same thing

    • @POOPGOD999
      @POOPGOD999 Před 3 lety

      @@tm8559 is there usually enough time to turn at the red light before the other lights turn green tho?

    • @NewBuildmini
      @NewBuildmini Před 3 lety +1

      @@jorgeo1492 "1 car at a time" is a ridiculous rule in my opinion. I don't see anything wrong with more than 1 car in the intersection. And where I live, it doesn't specify how many vehicles may advance at a time luckily.

  • @jerinjoseph4364
    @jerinjoseph4364 Před 2 lety +8

    Simple and clearly explained. I can't say how much I love these clips.....I need more!!!!

  • @umershaikh7179
    @umershaikh7179 Před 2 lety +30

    the most difficult left turn scenarios I had was a big truck taking a left turn at the oncoming traffic blocking the view, and there are also pedestrians crossing, so it is really blind and you would have to kinda act as a "snake" and see if the other oncoming traffic lanes are clear

    • @geraldinewijesundera1700
      @geraldinewijesundera1700 Před rokem +8

      got into an accident this way. please be careful guys don’t be in a rush when turning and don’t take the risk trust me

    • @MyKonaRC
      @MyKonaRC Před rokem

      or just wait it out, simple. No need to "hope no car is coming"

    • @sjames304
      @sjames304 Před rokem

      @@MyKonaRC Exactly^^^^. WAIT until light turns amber..or then red....and proceed out when safe. THAT'S how it is done.

  • @icantenternamedontbegmelol9628

    0:59 is perfectly normal by the law, because there are 2 lanes, and the right turning driver should pick up the right lane (closest to him) same goes for the left turning (left lane), it does not creating any tension if people do it right.

    • @zacharywindover9840
      @zacharywindover9840 Před 2 lety +4

      Idk where you live but traffic turning left is supposed to yield to traffic turning right.

    • @sergen-2569
      @sergen-2569 Před 2 lety

      Exactly what I’m saying but people don’t follow the rules and go to the next lane🤦‍♂️

    • @leegifford2942
      @leegifford2942 Před 2 lety +2

      But if you lane drive, each of you should be parallel to one another while turning at the same time. If they crash into to one another, then I suggest, throwing away your keys, never to drive again.

    • @michaelarkell5437
      @michaelarkell5437 Před rokem +2

      In the State I live in, it's illegal for left or right turns to turn into the lane not for them, so left turn makes a left and hits the right lane car because left turn decided to go to the right lane immediately instead of doing it the correct way, left turn is at fault

    • @pizzarayy
      @pizzarayy Před měsícem

      @@zacharywindover9840 This would make sense in a single lane scenario but in the video, each vehicle has their own lane. If you're turning left you stay in the leftmost lane and if you're turning right, you stay in the rightmost lane. I do understand what the video is getting at, there is no guarantee the vehicle turning right will stay in the right lane, so to be safe you do not want to be next to it.

  • @cybora7608
    @cybora7608 Před rokem +3

    I don't know about other Countries but in Germany you learn somthing like that in driving school.

  • @huangfengtang4164
    @huangfengtang4164 Před 3 lety +13

    1:03 Incorrect but Not Crash
    1:38 Left Turn Lane
    1:56 No Arrow
    2:11 Without Lane

  • @ghulamrasoolhashmi681
    @ghulamrasoolhashmi681 Před 2 lety +4

    wow wow wow.
    I had many doubts while taking a turn without a dedicated left signal. You made all of the clear.
    Thanks :)

  • @klimankhmeron7636
    @klimankhmeron7636 Před 5 lety +143

    So, how to turn left if there is an opposite traffic vehicle also turning left is a mystery.

    • @KevBoogieDown
      @KevBoogieDown Před 4 lety +17

      This is the turn that causes the mort accidents and yet know Motor vehicle in any states puts out anything about this wow. So my questions is about that large truck that wanted to make a left turn at the same time as the car and they both show up at the intersection at the same time. ????????????????

    • @GregoriousGregori9
      @GregoriousGregori9 Před 4 lety +43

      Use common sense..
      If you're turning left & there's another vehicle in the oncoming lane turning left as well....
      If you both have a clear field of vision around each other's vehicles as to approaching traffic from behind
      & it's clear to do so
      You both or each singlularly make your turns.
      In the case of the Larger vehicle blocking your view,
      You wait for it to make its turn & then proceed with your own when it's safe to do so.
      This way you are not the cause or victim of an accident by turning out blindly.

    • @annabelholland
      @annabelholland Před 4 lety +8

      Wait until the light turns red

    • @odessamanning2399
      @odessamanning2399 Před 4 lety +12

      @@GregoriousGregori9 So, why are you so rude to new drivers?

    • @GregoriousGregori9
      @GregoriousGregori9 Před 4 lety +14

      @@odessamanning2399 okay then never thought using common sense as being rude.. but to each their own.

  • @koldesttv846
    @koldesttv846 Před 4 lety +117

    When the people was walking I thought it was a spider 😩😭

  • @vesentertainment13
    @vesentertainment13 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you I passed my test ❤

  • @mxfreestyle9628
    @mxfreestyle9628 Před rokem

    I learned a lot by watching your videos.I passed my driving test just in one go! You've just earned a subscriber!Thank you.

  • @elitecombine5373
    @elitecombine5373 Před 2 lety +6

    This is why most delivery vehicles end up taking rights turns rather than left turns, since they can save so much more money and even time in some cases. It really tells you something...

    • @carultch
      @carultch Před rokem +2

      If you can strategically order your destinations so that you only take right turns, it can be a huge time saver. The one thing a delivery driver has that most drivers do not have, is the flexibility to re-arrange the sequence of destinations.

  • @genekerr8064
    @genekerr8064 Před 6 lety +5

    Awesome video! Awesome! Ocala, Florida Officer A. Colon gave me a warning ticket in the forenoon of 1/19/18 that said I "Ran Red Light" , even though I was the only car making a left turn, and I had stopped in the intersection with entire car in the intersection and a past the crosswalk , with a Green light for several seconds (about 15) before oncoming traffic came to a stop, when the light turned Red. At first he said: "I will have to issue a ticket for Running the Red Light." After I disagreed with that, he said, " I'm just going to give you a written warning" and that warning has the box checked "Ran Red Light." Colon said " You didn't stop at the solid bar by the crosswalk and wait for all oncoming traffic to clear." I said Go to any Driving School video on CZcams and watch "making a left turn with no left-turn arrow. Posted By: Former Driver's Education Instructor.

    • @gordonvincent731
      @gordonvincent731 Před rokem +1

      That's bullshit. You have to pass that white line when that light is red to be a violation. If the light changes while you are in the intersection, you have the right to complete your turn. Another car can't just drive right into because they have a green light. You can't just drive into the intersection when it is blocked with cars.

  • @patrickkeegan330
    @patrickkeegan330 Před rokem +3

    Thank you, after seeing this, it has given me a good understanding of American highway code. I can drive with confidence while on holiday now🇬🇧

    • @carultch
      @carultch Před rokem +1

      I would expect it is the same as a British right turn, except mirrored? What are the differences?

    • @AbhijeetVakil
      @AbhijeetVakil Před rokem +1

      @@carultch yeah same procedure pretty much

  • @kummer45
    @kummer45 Před rokem +1

    Only the bravest and the purest of hearts turns left.

  • @Siegdrifa
    @Siegdrifa Před 2 lety +35

    Wow, this seems so dangerous, if there is so many way to fail and so few way to succeed, it doesn't sound like a good idea to begin with.
    Either tweak the lights timing so it's safer (no risque of colision for a short time), or do a roundabout.

    • @thatoneguy611
      @thatoneguy611 Před 2 lety

      It’s not hard if you don’t drive like an idiot.

    • @Genghis420Khan
      @Genghis420Khan Před 7 měsíci

      Nah, we just cater to too many drivers. Driving is a skill and we treat it like the lowest common denominator.

  • @LiamSwiftTheDog
    @LiamSwiftTheDog Před 2 lety +9

    The solution is to never turn left, always keep turning right until you're in the correct direction.

    • @fazket
      @fazket Před rokem +1

      It's called a roundabout

  • @ultrasafeadvanceddrivertra9720

    There's so much more than this. A 2 minute video is actually a disservice. When i teach this it takes almost 20 minutes. There's lots of variables that should be covered like being in a rush, speed of traffic, judging gaps, size of intersection, how to roll out properly, eliminating blind spots...

  • @BHRoadStoriesBH
    @BHRoadStoriesBH Před 10 měsíci

    The content on your channel is excellent, I follow your work, all the best and as many reviews as possible

  • @stew9stew
    @stew9stew Před 7 lety +16

    so helpful & excellent graphics.

  • @Angelzlex
    @Angelzlex Před 7 lety +261

    Now I know what I did wrong on my driving test, 2nd time is a charm

  • @deconstructedcriticism
    @deconstructedcriticism Před 11 měsíci +1

    I passed my road test today thanks to your videos 🎉

  • @QwertYuiop-yt3uh
    @QwertYuiop-yt3uh Před rokem +4

    There are some intersections without left turn lanes nor lights that are borderline impossible to cross. The only way to turn is to wait for traffic to stop at a red and immediately turn before the light turns green for the cross roads.

  • @WKP1996
    @WKP1996 Před 3 lety +5

    Failed my first driving test mostly due to a left turn.
    Always remember to look before performing the turn and during the turn. In my case, a car came from the right during the turn and if the examinar hadn't stopped it would be a crash.

  • @I_am_milan
    @I_am_milan Před 3 lety +3

    I'll watch this every few months as a refresher. 😊

    • @adirafearsjesus7778
      @adirafearsjesus7778 Před 3 lety

      Watch this czcams.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT.html he really helps us be good drivers

  • @ragamuffinhooligan4019
    @ragamuffinhooligan4019 Před rokem +1

    As a former driving instructor & now a DMV examiner, I can say most drivers are ignorant of this...I'm not joking!

  • @juanmanuelmartinezchavez431

    Estupenda idea y vital para la seguridad!
    Gracias
    BCN

  • @uncharted6197
    @uncharted6197 Před 4 lety +44

    For everybody taking their test and freaked out by this. It's not that bad

  • @midwestchick86
    @midwestchick86 Před 2 lety +10

    Turning left at the same time a vehicle is turning right into the adjacent lane is permitted here. Both drivers are to turn into their inner most lane. Doesn't always work out that way.

    • @farahbchara4736
      @farahbchara4736 Před 2 lety +1

      0:55, they said it's dangerous and may cause collision

    • @scrambie
      @scrambie Před 2 lety +3

      @@farahbchara4736 it's only dangerous if one of the drivers isn't following the rules of the road. Drivers turning right must use the inside lane only.

    • @farahbchara4736
      @farahbchara4736 Před 2 lety

      True, I'm just pointing out what they said in the video that's all!

    • @cia5602
      @cia5602 Před měsícem

      just ban right turns on red in every state, its way too dangerous on american roads.

  • @javiertrevino8267
    @javiertrevino8267 Před 3 lety +1

    Great demonstration video.

  • @Nyakozame
    @Nyakozame Před 2 lety +6

    You won't be able to tell how much this hurts my brain as someone from the country that drives on the left.

  • @princeecho8317
    @princeecho8317 Před 7 lety +6

    I witnessed a crash like that at 1:13 - 1:19 yesterday because a woman was making a left turn with a Ups truck in front of her also turning left and the both turned left at the same time but she got hit because she didn't see the on coming car approaching the intersection.
    Good video by the way. Thumbs up.

  • @LinWatchorn
    @LinWatchorn Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for This ! Very Helpful.

  • @OneTwoFive0
    @OneTwoFive0 Před 2 lety +5

    The amount of dashcam crashes I’ve seen at intersections like these are more than there should be

  • @MithunKumarg
    @MithunKumarg Před rokem +1

    Hello Sir,
    Thank you for your informative videos. 👍👍

  • @blackbird7478
    @blackbird7478 Před 7 lety +3

    perfect explanation!

  • @marissamillers6259
    @marissamillers6259 Před 2 lety +45

    This actually helped me better than my dad explaining it to me 100 times 💀

    • @Edward_R
      @Edward_R Před rokem +3

      Dads almost always tend to explain on the rudest way possible 😢 then you get more scared when driving

    • @dutchvanderlinde8622
      @dutchvanderlinde8622 Před rokem

      If you need someone to explain to you 100 times to understand these basics, then you shouldn't be driving.

    • @gotworc
      @gotworc Před rokem +7

      @@dutchvanderlinde8622 nah some people are just bad at explaining.

  • @tarvinder91
    @tarvinder91 Před 2 lety

    amazing info! so many things covered

  • @mikesandler2894
    @mikesandler2894 Před 3 lety +4

    @ 1:00 Both cars can proceeded to safety turn on a green. THERE ARE NO RULES BYLAWS OR LAWS IN ALBERTA about two cars going the opposite direction with one turning left into their designated lane while a car turning right at the same time in to its designated lane. If a car passes the line and hits another that driver is at fault. Dash cam footage is key in these situations because for the insurance company to determine fault its as easy as seeing which car had to swing back into their lane after the impact. Without dash cam footage it can be a little tricky to determine who took the turn wide.
    This maneuver is no more difficult then taking a double left turn with a vehicle turning beside you, almost treat it with the same rules (if the vehicle taking the right while you are taking left turn is a bigger truck or semi with a wider turn angle maybe let them turn first and don't block the intersection incase of on coming traffic but if its some small sedan both of you should be able to turn lane in to lane)

  • @stilgottheblues
    @stilgottheblues Před 7 lety +11

    Correct approaches start at 1:36

  • @camlogical7637
    @camlogical7637 Před 7 lety +19

    what's software are you using for all of this animation?

  • @erniea4424
    @erniea4424 Před 7 měsíci +2

    And - if you find yourself "caught" because the light changed to red after you got out there in the intersection, waiting to turn - DON'T SIT THERE!! Clear the intersection as soon as you can.
    Related: On the red light, your vehicle should NEVER be past the "stop bar". If it is, that counts as "blocking the intersection".

  • @agyeimaxwell.
    @agyeimaxwell. Před 2 lety +1

    Much love from Ghana❤🇬🇭

  • @lauroneto3360
    @lauroneto3360 Před 7 lety +26

    Ok that was the explanation to easy situations. What about when you are in the middle of intersection and the light turns yellow? What about when that happens and a pedestrian is on the crosswalk while the signal is turning from yellow to red? That kind of stuff is the hard parts...

    • @lauroneto3360
      @lauroneto3360 Před 7 lety

      And other thing. The animation itself shows that if two cars are going to turn left in opposite directions, they will front crash for sure. And that is the 2 things that made me fail at the test btw..

    • @AlbertaMotorAssociation
      @AlbertaMotorAssociation  Před 7 lety +15

      Hi Lauro, good questions! If you have entered the intersection and are waiting to turn as the light changes, you want to make sure that the oncoming traffic is coming to a stop, and that the crosswalk is clear, then proceed to complete the turn and clear the intersection once you have confirmed it is safe. The important part is to not panic, and make sure you are safe to proceed.

    • @AlbertaMotorAssociation
      @AlbertaMotorAssociation  Před 7 lety +4

      Unfortunately, I cannot see the part in the video that shows two left-turning vehicles in a collision. If you mean where one is turning left and the other is turning right, this is an unsafe manoeuvre. Though legal, it is not recommended due to the increased crash risk.

    • @lauroneto3360
      @lauroneto3360 Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks for that. about the pedestrian again. So I should only turn the wheel and began to accelerate only when no pedestrians are in the crosswalk anymore? Because that would block the traffic for sure. Some pedestrian takes a lot of time to cross the street. Or should I turn and accelerate and them I stop at the incoming crosswalk? Know what I mean?

    • @lauroneto3360
      @lauroneto3360 Před 7 lety

      About both doing left turn.
      I mean two cars on opposite direction turning left at the same time. Look what I did on the link, I use the same radius of curvature and look what happened. I basically dont know how much to do because one time is to short and the other is too wide. Its seems pretty arbitrary.
      postimg.org/image/he1j58bq5/

  • @aozumi_lau
    @aozumi_lau Před 3 lety +6

    If every light controlled intersections have left turn lights installed, all possible crashes shown in the video involving a left turn can be avoided, and you won’t need to memorize all of this

    • @_khaine
      @_khaine Před 2 lety +2

      Or you can just use common sense, and your eyes.

    • @Bravadodriver540
      @Bravadodriver540 Před 2 lety +1

      @@_khaine not everyone knows this jackass

    • @_khaine
      @_khaine Před 2 lety

      @@Bravadodriver540 again, common sense, and your eyes.

    • @JulianCampbellPPV
      @JulianCampbellPPV Před 2 lety

      Or we could do both, and reduce the chances of a crash as much as possible 😃

  • @hannahpadgett2771
    @hannahpadgett2771 Před 3 lety +1

    Everyone who drives should watch this.

  • @jimh2061
    @jimh2061 Před rokem +1

    A lot of people don't realize that when someone is turning right they need to stay in thier lane when an oncoming car is turning left at same time. Too many idiots think just because it's a right turn they have the right of way.

  • @nobyra
    @nobyra Před 2 lety +4

    Is it just me or is this system wildly inefficient?

  • @ice_man81
    @ice_man81 Před 8 lety +95

    I'm so scared... I can do it!

  • @Savjestanvozac
    @Savjestanvozac Před 2 lety

    Great video, I was happy to watch 💪💪

  • @fungustmaster
    @fungustmaster Před 3 lety

    where i live no intersection has things like this, everything has a dedicated left turn arrow or forbidden left turn so you have to continue and find a safe u-turn spot or a dedicated safe u-turn lane/bridge/underpass

  • @Strange_Man1911
    @Strange_Man1911 Před 2 lety +4

    Lesson here is, avoid a left turn as much as possible during rush hour.

  • @Wendigo2002
    @Wendigo2002 Před 4 lety +7

    So what’s the right way of making a left turn when a large vehicle is blocking on coming traffic?

    • @carultch
      @carultch Před rokem

      It's best to wait for the next light cycle, when the large vehicle has cleared the intersection completely.
      This is why protected left turns, controlled by arrows are the better design. Even better, is on-demand protected left turns, where the signal only gives out protected left turns when a turning vehicle is detected. Left yield on green circle is still allowed, just not compulsory.

  • @notmebutyou8350
    @notmebutyou8350 Před 4 lety +2

    Good video. Thank you!! 😀

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 Před 2 lety +1

    If the traffic is heavy but you entered the intersection legally and the light chances to yellow just wait until all traffic is clear then proceed out don’t feel rushed. Situations like that happen everyone else must wait until you clear. You wanna enter just pass the crosswalk have your back tires in the crosswalk and front tires just over pointing straight this way no other cars can follow you in. Don’t worry about pedestrians no one at this time will be crossing behind you. Keep left signal on proceed when you have a clear gap.

  • @am529
    @am529 Před 2 lety +8

    You failed to mention the most common left turn mistake I’ve seen. Cutting the turn too tight and crossing into the oncoming traffic lane (slowing down a bunch and coming super close to traffic if there’s a car there; sometimes even clipping the front of the vehicle)

    • @sjames304
      @sjames304 Před rokem +1

      Anyone who makes that kind of maneuver isn't ready to be driving by themselves yet. That's the kind of maneuver an absolutely unaware and unskilled driver makes....and they shouldn't have a license.

    • @am529
      @am529 Před rokem

      @@sjames304 oh, I totally agree. happens all the time in Indiana though, sadly.

  • @ravi.mistry
    @ravi.mistry Před 6 lety +3

    In the situation where the truck is coming from the opposite side and also trying to turn left... which vehicle turns left first? You or the truck? The animation makes it look like a stalemate

  • @philippebuwel1580
    @philippebuwel1580 Před 2 lety +1

    In France we have solved the problem by having a roundabout every two miles ! Not sure it is better but I think you avoid car crashes !

  • @vinmusiccover3428
    @vinmusiccover3428 Před 3 lety +1

    ganda ng content mo idol napapahinto ako sobrang ganda keep sharing stay safe godbless

  • @Jazminfields
    @Jazminfields Před 2 lety +4

    I’m a first time driver I got really confused turning left at an intersection and in my mind I thought the light in front of me was for forward moving vehicles there was no arrow indicating to turn left .. I ended up looking at the vehicles that were stoping instead of the light , I went and the police flashed their lights behind me he was understanding but very serious told me I could have caused an accident and it’s 10:15 pm I’m lucky it wasn’t 3 in the afternoon it could have been a terrible accident. He left me off with a warning and told me I don’t think you want to deal with a ticket I thanked the officer and went on driving home from work . A went to google maps and noticed that I was not looking at the correct light and proceeded when it was not yet my turn

    • @Valeria....
      @Valeria.... Před 2 lety

      Did you have your driver's license?

  • @mazmamo5530
    @mazmamo5530 Před 5 lety +11

    After driving all my life on the left side of the road watching this makes my mind go crazy 😆😆

    • @isaaccollazo2874
      @isaaccollazo2874 Před 3 lety

      Thats gotta sucks 😵

    • @NewBuildmini
      @NewBuildmini Před 3 lety +1

      Changing the driving sides inverts the turns, so this would be your equivalent of a right turn.

  • @SultenZone
    @SultenZone Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This is very helpful

  • @grantdahboss2562
    @grantdahboss2562 Před 5 měsíci

    This should be a required video in the state of Utah

  • @ahelpinghand17
    @ahelpinghand17 Před 3 lety +3

    How far enough does the oncoming cars that are coming straight and oncoming cars turning right have to be for you to make a turn left? Having trouble with judging the distance

    • @adirafearsjesus7778
      @adirafearsjesus7778 Před 3 lety

      Watch him czcams.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT.html

  • @PlayTheMusicM
    @PlayTheMusicM Před 2 lety +3

    Why in so many places left turn lane have green at the same time as oncoming straight traffic

  • @Giganotti
    @Giganotti Před rokem +2

    You can either turn right or you can turn wrong.

  • @kieranjanczur8069
    @kieranjanczur8069 Před 3 lety

    Great Video.

  • @moovoodoo1773
    @moovoodoo1773 Před 2 lety +3

    What happens when there are TWO trucks waiting to turn and both are obstructing each other’s view of oncoming traffic? They just wait indefinitely?

    • @geraldinewijesundera1700
      @geraldinewijesundera1700 Před rokem +1

      someone pls answer this

    • @geraldinewijesundera1700
      @geraldinewijesundera1700 Před rokem +1

      I got into an accident this way

    • @NebraskaGonvilleJones
      @NebraskaGonvilleJones Před rokem

      If you don’t have a clear view do not proceed. Wait until the lights turn Amber/red (both vehicles should still be able to see the lights) and the oncoming traffic slows/stops then clear the intersection before the next phase of lights turn green.
      This is exactly the same procedure all vehicles should use when making a left (at lights). If the visibility is poor or it is clear that proceeding into the intersection could actually obstruct your view simply hold back and wait until the other vehicle is clear.

  • @Nina_banana
    @Nina_banana Před 3 lety +5

    Should I wait for a pedestrian to complete crossing the whole intersection before I proceed?

    • @schmootheonly
      @schmootheonly Před 3 lety +1

      For your drivers test yes, in real life if it's a really long intersection and they're just starting to cross youre ok

  • @suhuhsgee
    @suhuhsgee Před 2 lety

    what a fantastic video. tank you!

  • @thatlovelydancerIlao
    @thatlovelydancerIlao Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you. Well demonstrated ❤

  • @dongphuocvinh
    @dongphuocvinh Před 7 lety +7

    Thank you very much for your traffic simulation videos in CZcams like this.
    I'm from Vietnam and I want to make some video like this to education traffic law for students in schools.
    I would like to look for software that you use to make the video like this. Could you give me the name and website address of this software? I
    Best Regards.

  • @khandakarhassan7558
    @khandakarhassan7558 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi can I include this video in my Basic Driving Education(BDE) Curriculum? I am from Ottawa ON

  • @roadtransportsafety6738

    Great illustration

  • @meadow573
    @meadow573 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful! Thanks!