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 **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smartdrivetest.com/new-drivers/smarter-driver-package "GUARANTEED Pass Your Road Test "First Time" Pass Your Road Test First Time Coupon - youtube30 **************** DESCRIPTION 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. #SmartDriveTest #leftturn  #defensivedriving  #drivingtesttips #beginnerdriver  **************** 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 *************** SOCIALS www.smartdrivetest.com www.facebook.com/smartdrivetest www.twitter.com/smartdrivetest www.instagram.com/smartdrivetest/ Join the Smart Driver's Mastermind Group: https://goo.gl/h5Q8Vd Music: BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack - Epic Song **************** MONETARILY SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL If you wish to support the channel monetarily, you can donate via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/smartdrivetest This is appreciated and helps the channel, but please don't feel that it is necessary to be part of the smarter driver community.