What is the difference between driving to the left front and turning left?
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Here are the differences between driving to the left front and turning left: 1. Essence: Driving to the left front requires the car to go straight, while turning left means the car can only turn left in this lane, which is a dedicated left-turn lane. 2. Notes: (1) The specific section for turning left must be analyzed in detail. Generally, it is necessary to check the road signs, as it could be either straight or left, because some intersections may not be crossroads. (2) The marking symbols for driving to the left front may also appear on sections such as overpasses, ramps, exits from the main road, Y-shaped intersections, etc. (3) During the driving process, if the navigation prompts to drive to the left front and the driver turns left instead, this is a misunderstanding by the driver; if a left turn is required, the navigation will prompt to turn left, which is something to pay attention to.
Speaking of the difference between driving straight ahead in the left lane and making a left turn, I have personal experience. Driving straight ahead in the left lane means continuing forward in the left lane, such as at an intersection where you stay in your current lane and proceed straight ahead. In this case, the steering wheel remains mostly stationary, and you only need to pay attention to the straight-ahead traffic signal and the vehicles ahead. However, making a left turn is entirely different—it involves turning into another road, such as a dedicated left-turn lane. You need to signal left in advance, slow down, observe the traffic at the intersection, especially oncoming vehicles, and turn the steering wheel to the left. The key differences lie in intention and action: one is maintaining your forward direction with the car straight, while the other involves changing direction with the car turning. Having driven for over a decade, I’ve seen beginners confuse the two, nearly causing accidents—like turning left without checking the signal, which is extremely dangerous! My advice is to always pay attention to road signs and signals while driving and avoid sudden sharp turns.