Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
I was taught to pull into the intersection during a left turn yield on green phase (or more recently, flashing yellow arrow), and wait for a safe opportunity to turn. If none presented itself, then when the light turns yellow and the opposing traffic actually stops, make the left turn. It's not hard, and it's not unsafe either. Frankly I get a little ticked when driving when people DON'T pull into the intersection while waiting to make a left.
What I've seen happen is that the oncoming traffic is so much that they are blocking the left turn (perhaps not even moving) when the light turns yellow & then red. So the guy in the intersection doesn't get to turn and is stuck in the middle when the other folks get the green. They have "Do Not Block Intersection" signs, but those don't help much.
I would probably be one to make you a little ticked by not pulling out, but be assured I'm going to make the left when I get the opportunity. And actually, because I don't pull out, I feel like I'm able to make a wider turn and accelerate more quickly than having a hard 90 because I'm already lined up with the road I'm turning into.
What forum is this again?
