While you’re waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before you make a left turn, which way should you point your front wheels?

Correct answer

In any direction
Right
Straight

Explanation

While you're waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before you make a left turn, keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead until you start the turn. This will keep you from being pushed into oncoming traffic if another vehicle hits you from behind.

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