On a two-way road, where must you position the vehicle to make a left turn?

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To turn left on a two-way road, general rules require you to stick close to the longitudinal line separating traffic directions (center line) or the axis of the road if there are no markings, without ever invading the oncoming lane. Why? By staying close to the dividing line, you leave space on your right for other vehicles to overtake or continue driving. You must not invade the oncoming lane until the exact moment of the turn to avoid head-on collisions. Positioning on the far right (shoulder) is incorrect for cars; that rule applies only to specific vehicles like bicycles or mopeds outside urban areas.

On a two-way road, where must you position the vehicle to make a left turn?

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