Traffic Lawshard

What does this diagram show about two vehicles making left turns simultaneously from opposite directions?

Diagram showing two vehicles from opposite directions making simultaneous left turns at an intersection, passing to the left of each other
  • APass to the left of each other (left to left)✓ Correct
  • BPass to the right of each other (right to right)
  • COne vehicle must wait for the other to complete the turn
  • DBoth vehicles should stop in the center of the intersection

Why this is correct

When two vehicles from opposite directions are making left turns at the same time, they should pass to the left of each other. Each vehicle turns into the lane immediately to the right of the center line, which keeps both vehicles in their proper turning lanes.

From the official Minnesota Driver's Manual (page Page 32)

Left turn: After checking traffic behind you and signaling your intent, move into the lane closest to the center line. Turn the steering wheel hand-over-hand, and complete the turn in the first lane right of the center line.

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  • When you and another vehicle are making opposing left turns at an intersection, the correct way to pass each other is:

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