LEFT TURNS — How to Stay Safe When Turning Left (Defensive Driving Tips)

Left turns cause a lot of crashes. Quick, repeatable steps to make safer left turns — shoulder checks, and scanning. Drive smart. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ►  http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest
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Left turns are one of the most dangerous maneuvers drivers perform — and they’re a major source of road rage, near-misses, and intersection crashes. In this Smart Drive Test video, Rick August, PhD breaks down why left-hand turns create so much risk and shows you exactly how to stay safe when traffic, timing, and pressure from other drivers all converge at the same moment.

You’ll learn why drivers often misjudge the speed of oncoming vehicles, how visibility and sightlines change your gap-acceptance decisions, and the simple scanning routine that dramatically improves your chances of making a clean, confident left turn. Rick also explains why shoulder checks matter just as much as mirrors, how ABS helps—but doesn’t replace good judgment—and how to avoid the common beginner mistakes that lead to hesitation, stalling in the intersection, or getting pushed by impatient drivers.

Whether you’re a new driver, a parent teaching a learner, or someone who just wants to avoid conflict and collisions at intersections, this video gives you clear, practical steps you can apply on your very next drive. Stay calm, stay predictable, and make safer left turns with proven defensive-driving strategies from Smart Drive Test.

Like the video, subscribe for more training, and drop your left-turn questions in the comments!

Good luck on your road test.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Left Turns and Staying Safe When Turning
00:36 Why Left Hand Turns are Dangerous
02:06 Beginner Drivers Learning How to Do Left Hand Turns
03:02 Beginners Learning How to Drive & Execute Left Turns
03:38 Shoulder Checking & ABS - Always Be Scanning
05:02 What You’re Looking For When Making Left Turns
06:50 Do One Maneuver at a Time When Moving Through Intersections
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