Traffic Rules
Väjningsplikt
Lätt
You want to turn left in an intersection and an oncoming car is driving straight ahead. Who must yield?
I, who am turning left, must wait for oncoming traffic.
The oncoming car must yield because I am turning first.
The car with the lowest speed should drive first.
Explanation
When turning left, you must yield to oncoming vehicles driving straight ahead or turning right. This is a fundamental traffic rule to avoid collisions.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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