R U L E S
O F
T H E
R O A D
LEFT TURN OPTIONS
You have the following choices:
1) Like a motor vehicle:
• Signal left
• Look behind you
• Move into the left lane, left turn lane,
or the center turn lane
• Yield to oncoming cars before turning
Left turn like a motor vehicle.
2) Like a pedestrian:
• Ride straight through the intersection to
the far crosswalk
• Stop, dismount, and position your bike in
the new direction
• Yield to oncoming traffic, or if you are at a
signalized intersection, wait for the green
or WALK signal
• Walk your bike across the intersection
Left turn like a pedestrian.
3) 90 Degree or Inverted L:
• Ride straight through the intersection to
the far corner
• Stop and position your bike in the new
direction
• Yield to oncoming traffic, or if you are at a
signalized intersection, wait for the green
signal
• Ride your bike across the intersection
Left turn at 90 degrees or inverted L.
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