Left Turns - How to Make Left Turns for Beginners: Left Turn Speed, Traffic Checks, Steering Control

Having trouble getting the hang of left turns? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Most new drivers struggle when first learning how to make turns because it’s a skill that requires both motor skills and mental multitasking. In other words, there’s a lot going on during every turn that the body and brain has to manage simultaneously. Join driving instructors Alejandra and Micah as they walk you through the very basics of how to make a left turn in residential neighborhoods. They'll cover a lot in this video, including:
👍🏼1:12 ::: Left Turn Rules of the Road
👍🏼1:55 ::: Preparing for a Safe Left Turn
👍🏼3:28 ::: Left Turn at an All Way Stop
👍🏼4:40 ::: Left Turn at a Stop Where Cross Traffic has Right of Way
👍🏼6:54 ::: Rolling Left Turn - No Oncoming Traffic
👍🏼8:33 ::: Rolling Left Turn - With Oncoming Traffic
👍🏼10:19 ::: Importance of Keeping Wheel Straight While You Wait
⭐11:31 ::: Driving School Secret for New Drivers # 1
👍🏼12:25 ::: Left Turn Under-steering
⭐13:05 ::: Driving School Secret for New Drivers # 2
👍🏼14:27 ::: Left Turn Speed Control
👍🏼15:23 ::: Basic Speed Pattern for Left Turns
👍🏼16:08 ::: Left Turn Steering Control
👍🏼17:01 ::: Hand Over Hand Steering Technique
👍🏼19:09 ::: Hand Over Hand Steering Examples
👍🏼20:00 ::: Push-Pull Steering Technique
👍🏼21:11 ::: Push-Pull Steering Example
⭐⭐⭐ Left Turn Anxiety? Check out this video with over 35 left turn examples: • Left Turns at Intersec...
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[@ebanghaebane2088]

After taking like 30 classes and failing 3 road test trying for the fourth , today is the first time I hear and see rolling left turn thank you .

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Keep it up, you'll get there! Thanks for watching!

[@lavonnealexander6936]

I failed 3 road test too 😂, we will pass the fourth test. Let’s do this

[@allisonwilliams2535]

Keep trying..I'm 56 and now learning to drive..taking lessons

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Thank ❤

[@MsChantae]

​@@allisonwilliams2535nice!!! Good luck 😊 My exam is booked for July 9th, 2024. I have about 4 o 5 more lessons before that and it's nearly July 😂 All or nothing!!!

[@danielaachury7095]

I appreciate when the instructors repeat what they have already said. I know some people get annoyed by this, but it really helps me. Alejandra talks at a very nice pace which helps me absorbe all the information much faster.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you for those kind word, much appreciated!

[@Himeko-astral]

I’m 16 and I’m locking in rn because all my friends have their license and I haven’t gotten to my permit yet. Thank you for these lessons!

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Great to hear, welcome to the channel and thank you!!

[@rogeroforlando8503]

Your pace of speech is perfect; not to fast; also, you speak very clear and the words and descriptions are excellent; good job

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Thank you for the kind words!

[@mommynimako]

I passed my road test last Feb. 14, 2024!!!I Learned a lot from your videos! 😊 From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your videos really helped me a lot! Pls dont stop making helpful videos like this. God bless your hearts! Again, thank you so much

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Thanks again 😊. Best of luck to you out on the road, please stay safe!

[@tinachen2022]

congratulations,

[@user-uc7jd7os2s]

It was evening with a bottle neck 5 inch curb protruding. while making a left in a Ford Fusion I ran over it and blew out both the driver and passenger rear tires. Worse of all I was in a company vehicle!! Ever since the accident I have been watching these videos . Thank you for posting them.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for watching!

[@nebretfeysa6484]

Don't take your road test before you watch this great video. Thank you guys🙏

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Thank you, much appreciated!!

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[@tyronecharizard363]

Oops i took it and passed

[@Zmunayy]

@@tyronecharizard363well maybe common sense it’s not for you

[@Zeroknight1345]

Learned more from watching this video than from the material my instructor taut me.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Sorry to hear that but thank you so much for those kind words!

[@dianaemery5834]

I just found this page today, and I did my road test last friday, and I didn't pass because of my turns. This video is a great help, I hope next time I'll pass.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you for sharing, so sorry to hear that!! Hope our videos help you pass next time around, please keep us posted. Thank you!!

[@kyrasavage8930]

Did you pass??

[@bsr240]

Living in the Netherlands. But this vid is very helpful as my driving instructor does not always explain it in such details! ❤

[@DriversEdDirect]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching from overseas!!

[@novemeprime687]

Thank you Micah and Alejandra, you guys gave us great driving lessons. You are cool and calm. Easy to understand. I've been watching most of your videos countless times before I took my test. Thanks God, I passed my test today! To all who are going to take the test, watch the videos and apply it in your practice. Be confident in your driving. Always think of being a safe driver and not just passing the test. Good job all teachers of Drivers Ed Direct. Highly recommended!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you! 😃 We really appreciate those kind words!! Please stay safe out there and thanks for the support!

[@jl7264]

This the best video for turning left it’s so detailed and easy to learned

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you for those nice words and glad you liked it!

[@user-el7ym9hq1h]

Thank you so much my mom got sick bad recently and I have to figure out how to drive your video helped so much

[@DriversEdDirect]

Sorry to hear that, but glad we can help in some way. Best of luck to you and wishing the best for your mom.

[@Jannhvi]

I watched your videos and passed my G2 test! Huge thanks for your detailed videos.. no instructor ever gave these tips. You guys are so good at this stuff!! I’ll keep watching your videos for better driving.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks again and CONGRATS on your achievement. Stay safe out there!!

[@SimplengKristyano]

Commenting out again for this video. I have applied all these tips and lessons here for the Left turn (and Right turn in your other video) in my Practical Driving Lesson yesterday 25 July 2023. This video is really a great help for new learners like me. Thank you so much 🥰

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for sharing that with us, best of luck to you as you continue learning and practicing!

[@lt3943]

You both are awesome instructors! Great video!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you so much!

[@tebeynmelkie]

I Pass My DMV Road Test by first try Today Thank You So Much this Channel helped me a lot.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Great job! CONGRATS to you on passing first try!!

[@nemesisprime4128]

This video helps alot as i feel very discouraged taking my first lessons yesterday and i kept overturning and I still need to learn to when to make a sharp turn and when to just go easy on the wheel. Lifes been pretty hard for ne growing up and i guess that also can prevent me from concentrating.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for sharing! Keep your head up and keep practicing, it gets easier as you get the hang of it. You can do it for sure!!

[@ilymelodyy]

I feel you. My instructor just yelled at me while driving for overturning and truth be told, I wanted to give up driving as a whole after.

[@iixkimmiix_4282]

Super helpful video , going to learn how to drive this weekend very scared but this made me feel way better about turning because I was very confused !!✅✅👌👌❤️

[@DriversEdDirect]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@Sallyy150]

This guy has such a soothing voice!

[@user-fj4ux4tp9v]

Thank you Mican and Alejandra because i learn how to turn left.Am a new driver.

[@DriversEdDirect]

So cool to hear! Thanks for sharing that and appreciate your support!!

[@lucylorenz4000]

❤thank Micah and Alejandra ❤very informative me encantó 👍🏼

[@DriversEdDirect]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching!!

[@pinkeydayal5952]

Thank u , for assisting with correct steering when turning

[@DriversEdDirect]

Happy to help, thank you!

[@sanaqasem917]

Thanks a lot. Very clear and informative.

[@DriversEdDirect]

You are welcome! Thank you!

[@mariechelmarbil7367]

I like your method of teaching driving skills.I will keep watching and learn before I go for my first driving test🎉

[@DriversEdDirect]

All the best! Thank you for the support!!

[@MellyXNY]

I’ve watched a bunch of videos & this is by far the BEST - clear, concise, shows each step & shows each POV. question: for rolling left turns with oncoming traffic, would you not pull up to the middle of the intersection & then wait for the car to pass before turning?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you so much and great question! Regarding how far you should pull into the intersection while waiting to turn left: it really depends on how big the intersection is. You should always AT LEAST pull out until your left-mirror passes the curb (like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bHpJKuZshphdk), but on wider intersections you will probably go out a little further, about 1/4 or 1/3 of the way into the intersection. I would not recommend going ½ way into the intersection - that will be too far and if there is traffic across from you also turning left, you will be in each other’s way (if you can envision that). Hope that helps!

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[@mirnadim4636]

Finally i got what i wanted thanks dear

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Thank you!

[@mohanlakshmanasamy8263]

This coverage no doubt would match the beginners to the best extent.

[@missfate5144]

I’m watching this video my weaknesses is turning right and left. Thanks for this video. I hope will pass the road test 🙏🙏

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks! Best of luck to you, you've got this!

[@novemeprime687]

Very informative! It's a great help to aspiring drivers out there! Good job Micah and Alejandra!

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Thanks so much! We appreciate that a lot 😌

[@Grow-dm9vn]

next week I will take a test. So this video is very helpful. Thank you ❤

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[@anamarie5198]

Very informative!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you!!

[@KevinGomeskvz1990]

Thank u so much !! I think I got clear on my Turns !!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!!

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I am driving in the crazy, tiny streets of Italy with a manual car and I look forward to improving my driving skills 😊

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Best of luck to you on those tiny streets!!

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Thank you 😍

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Thank you

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You're welcome and thanks for the first comment!!

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a good introduction for steering

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Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the support!

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[@SimplengKristyano]

Thank you for this. tomorrow is my very first practical driving class. i have learned so much in this video and in the Right Turns video as well. Hoping for the best.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you, best of luck to you tomorrow!!

[@SimplengKristyano]

@@DriversEdDirect thanks. God bless your team.

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[@DriversEdDirect]

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[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks!

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Thanks 👍

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you too!

[@jongarcia982]

I was looking for some information on making Left Turn against on coming traffic, and making sure the way is clear with a vehicle in the opposite turning lane obstructing the view of oncoming traffic lanes.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Here's a specific example that might help you out, but give the whole video a watch if you struggle with left turn anxiety: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjKaqedYqd2lZYsi=ZlyOBTNe1OKYvVP7&t=1399 Thanks for watching!

[@syedrazi7135]

Thanks

[@DriversEdDirect]

Welcome!

[@ojsojs6004]

Nice video. Watching many videos, I noticed there are variations in push and pull and hand over hand. On other videos, when doing a push pull and turning left, it will begin with the left hand going at 12 oclock, then pull at 6 oclock with the right hand meeting it there. What's the best push-pull method for beginners?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello! Great observation and you are 100% correct, there are many ways for a proper turn to be executed. Sometimes that will depend on what your local government requires, other times it will be a personal preference. We teach our students hand-over-hand first because we want them to fully understand how to control the vehicle. Once they have the hang of that, we teach the push pull or shuffle method because it can be a little safer when it comes to airbags deploying. In general, this is the best advice I can give you, whatever method you use: - Always use two hands if you can, and position your hands on opposite sides of the wheel - When you choose a hand position, use the one that makes you feel most in control of the vehicle. Depending on your body size, arm length, and the size of your steering wheel, that can vary from person to person. In general, 10 and 2, 9 and 3, and 8 and 4 are all good positions, but the lower down on the wheel you go, the safer for when an airbag deploys and the less likely you'll over-steer. - If you are comfortable with push-pull, that is a good choice because it adds additional safety for airbag deployment. Hope that helps!

[@SimplengKristyano]

I came back again in this video to simply say "Thank you" to both of you for this simple and yet very informative video (same thing goes with the Right Turns Video) Last oct 22, i passed the final road test and got my driving license. we got our car last 6th of nov. and i've been enjoying it. whenever i make right and left turns i remember you guys. :) Thanks a lot. 🥰 This may not be the only video/channels i watched for car driving lessons/tips but this channel is one of the best choices for those learning how to drive safely and defensively. God Bless your whole team.🙌 P.S. this does not mean i will stop watching videos from this channel, there's still a lot of things to learn.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello again and thank you! Really inspiring feedback and it means the world to us that you found our videos helpful. Please stay safe out there and see you on the road!! 😊

[@zabavnaya-xt8tb]

4:23 important info 👍

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks!

[@shyamkalasunwar9917]

Please make a video of reverse menovere in the corner.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@allisonwilliams2535]

I like your video

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you!

[@neongarden8974]

Now I know how

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for sharing!

[@secondbestAvgeek]

Very useful video thanks

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks so much!

[@secondbestAvgeek]

Can you make more video for right turn and left turns

[@secondbestAvgeek]

Can you make video for right turn on the traffic lights when the green arrow

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add it to the list! @@secondbestAvgeek

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@secondbestAvgeek Check out these other helpful turn videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjKaqedYqd2lZY and kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpuqh6GYacaVaNE Hope that helps!

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I wish I could apply in there school ❤

[@DriversEdDirect]

Awe, thank you!

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Me too I wanna be in a driving class

[@rosieromaaa]

❤

[@jedzzi]

Hello if going left turn and theres 3 lanes on the left going to the right, when should i put my car or mirror before turning?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello, great question!. You'll want to go about a third of the way into the intersection before you start your turn. I think this video will help you with that concept: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjKaqedYqd2lZY Hope that helps!

[@Saa42808]

A steering wheel is mandatory for the left turn.

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[@endyvaldovinos8134]

I am unclear on why blind spot checks are needed on left turns. Do you also look over left shoulder before moving into left turning lane where center median is present? Thank you guys

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello! That is a great observation and question, and one many students ask... "why are we looking over our left shoulders before going into left turn lanes?". Checking our blind spots before changing lanes allows us to see what we may have missed in our mirrors. Entering a left turn lane is technically a lane change, so we need to check our blind spots first, just in case. For example, an impatient car behind you might be trying to get into the left turn lane and pass you quickly on the left (this has actually happened to me a few times). Also, checking over your shoulder allows you to quickly scan the bike lanes and sidewalk for bikes, scooters, and pedestrians who may be approaching the intersection where you plan to turn. When there is a center median, it might seem counter intuitive to check over your shoulder, but the reality is you never know what might be in your blind spot... a motorcycle or cyclist could sneak between you and the median, or even a pedestrian might be on the actual median itself that you need to be aware of. It might seem like overkill to always check over your shoulder before left turns, but I guarantee you that one day it will pay off when you find something hiding out in your blind spot. Hope that helps!

[@endyvaldovinos8134]

@@DriversEdDirect much appreciated for your answer . Thank you for taking the time out to do that and help everyone become a safer defensive driver . Keep up the great work

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you so much !@@endyvaldovinos8134

[@webertduperon6474]

❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@zohrehbazargan5107]

What is the hand over hand.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello! Hand-Over-Hand is one of the steering techniques you can use to perform safe turns. Check this out for more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIm2pZKDbcqbbdU Thanks!

[@sonialawrence5888]

So informative love your video

[@allsoundsyouneed]

I go to sleep while listening to this Video. 3 or 4 time I tried but it mad me sleep 🛌 sleep 😴 😅 I don’t know why 😅😅

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for listening, glad we could help you get some rest😅

[@nxtsuh]

i tried turning a little bit when i reached the curb and the instructor kept yelling at me telling me to keep my wheels straight until the front of the car reaches the yellow line before turning the wheel very abruptly all the way left. He wants me to do this perfectly and I don't get why because I make the same turn by steering slowly left as well.

[@mirsagarcia9253]

Tienes canal en. Español ?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Lo sentimos, solo tenemos unos pocos videos en español: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH7Egad3o6yWoZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHukapl9jZV7l9U

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8:50

[@felunia.]

omg at 20.11, the text is being taken by a passing by car, nice editing hahahaha

[@DriversEdDirect]

I believe that you just made our editors day by noticing that lol. Thank you!

[@pandawithachainsaw9482]

Sometimes I just want to suddenly come to a complete halt so tailgaters hit the back of me.

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Wheres your location po?

[@chop_god9088]

Putting your camera on your foot will help a lot of them also

[@qsks8366]

I wish this was my driving school, my driving instructor is rude and he has no patience.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you for the kind words!

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O😢 i steer the wheel like as if i invented it 😭

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Smog

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What’s her name?!?

[@Tiiruki_]

Could you guys please make a video about round abouts? I’m currently learning how to drive and im really struggling with them!!! What speed to do round abouts in ect🥹🙏

[@DriversEdDirect]

Great idea, thanks for sharing that - we will add it to the list!

[@roses_are_rosies-g4h]

Thank you

[@DriversEdDirect]

You're welcome!

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[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you!