If you are waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a dedicated turn signal, what is the best position of your wheels while you are partially in the intersection?

• A. Turn the wheel to the left and wait behind the crosswalk
• B. Move forward to be centered in the intersection
• C. Wheel straight while partially in the intersection
• D. Keep the wheel turned left and fully stop behind the limit line

Answer: (C)

When waiting to make a left turn at a signal without a dedicated turn signal, keep your wheels straight while you’re partially through the intersection. This position makes you ready to move forward or turn left quickly without being committed to a diagonal path. If you’re bumped from behind or the light changes, straight wheels help you maneuver safely and avoid pushing into cross traffic or becoming stuck in the intersection. Turning the wheels left would lock you into a left-turn path and could lead to a collision or block cross traffic; centering yourself further into the intersection or stopping behind the line can waste time and create more risk of blocking others. So keeping the wheels straight keeps you safest and most flexible while you wait.