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While waiting to turn left, where should your wheels point?

Keep them straight ahead until the turn is safe.

  1. Straight ahead ✔
  2. Hard left
  3. Toward the curb

Why: Straight wheels help keep a stopped car out of oncoming traffic if it is pushed forward. Turn the wheel only when you begin the turn.

Huh, didn't know that: Wait behind the proper line or position while scanning the path of the turn.

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The wheels waited patiently because they did not want to turn too soon.
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References

Answer: Straight ahead. Straight wheels help keep a stopped car out of oncoming traffic if it is pushed forward. Turn the wheel only when you begin the turn.

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Left Turns www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/navigating-the-roads
    Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your turn.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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