Turns and lane changesQuestion 175 of 328

You wait to turn left and oncoming traffic blocks you. What should you do with your wheels?

  1. Turn them left to be ready
  2. Turn them right
  3. Keep them straight until you can turn
  4. Turn them left, then brake
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Correct answer: Keep them straight until you can turn

With the wheels turned left, a push from behind can send your car into oncoming traffic.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Changing directions, Left turns

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026