Originally Posted by
Ferrous Bueller
Which effectively prevents the right hook.
But the OP is talking about is being hit by oncoming traffic, turning left across your lane. Left turns are often rushed, and drivers may not pay attention to all road users.
The only defenses for this are being as visible as possible, and riding defensibly.
Yes, You are right. I missed that aspect.
Regardless of whether a left-turn vehicle is paying attention(when the light is green and the left-turn arrow has stopped), I stare at the left-turn lane to make sure no vehicle suddenly feels the right to step on the gas while I am about to go through the intersection.