How should you respond when a vehicle makes a left turn in front of you?

• A. Accelerate to pass.
• B. Maintain your speed and ride as normal.
• C. Slow and be prepared to stop; adjust your speed to avoid a collision.
• D. Honk and brake suddenly.

Answer: (C)

When a vehicle makes a left turn in front of you, the safest move is to slow down and be prepared to stop, adjusting your speed to avoid a collision. This creates the needed space and time to react if the other driver misjudges your speed or yields poorly. Slowing down reduces the risk of rear-end collisions and gives you a clear path to stop smoothly if the left-turner suddenly enters your lane. Accelerating to pass or continuing at the same speed now increases the chance of a crash, and honking while braking hard can startle the other driver and still doesn’t guarantee safety. By reducing speed and maintaining a safe following distance, you protect yourself and others and can proceed only when the turn is clear.