What should you do when turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road?

When turning left from a two-way road onto a one-way road, the most appropriate action is to turn just before reaching the center of the intersection. This technique allows you to align your vehicle with the direction of traffic on the one-way road while minimizing the risk of conflict with any oncoming vehicles or pedestrians. The goal is to execute a smooth and safe turn that places you immediately in the correct lane on the one-way road.

Turning just before reaching the center of the intersection also positions the vehicle correctly relative to other vehicles already on the one-way street, ensuring a safe merging into the traffic flow. This method reduces the likelihood of any mishaps that could occur if you did not effectively position your vehicle for the turn.

Using the right turn indicator is not appropriate for a left turn; such usage could mislead other drivers about your intentions and increase the risk of a collision. Making the turn as close to the centerline as possible, while it may seem logical, can jeopardize safety by increasing the risk of conflicting with oncoming traffic. Stopping and waiting for traffic to clear is unnecessary if it is safe to proceed, as it could disrupt the flow of vehicles behind you and create unexpected conditions on the road.