Left Turn Arrows

Many busy intersections have dedicated left turn lanes with their own arrow or traffic light.

The signal for the left lane usually turns green before the other traffic can go. But left turn signals can be tricky.

1. Sometimes the green arrow turns to yellow and then red. Sometimes the green arrow just turns off, which means you can still make a left turn if traffic allows it.

2. Here the arrow turns yellow, briefly, before turning off. Be particularly cautious here; it's best to stop rather than charge through a potentially dangerous intersection.

3. When you see the green arrow go out, be alert! Do not turn left into oncoming traffic. If you have any doubt at all, stay in the lane until the arrow turns green again.

4. Once you have started your turn and are in the intersection, do not hesitate or dawdle. Move through the intersection briskly.