What action is described as cutting the corner when turning left?

• A. Turning the steering wheel too soon and entering the lane of oncoming vehicles.
• B. Drive close to center divider or into the left turn lane.
• C. Start signaling 100 ft before the turn.
• D. When making a left turn, you should stay in your lane.

Answer: (B)

Cutting the corner means taking a turn that moves you toward the center of the road or into a left-turn lane in an attempt to shorten the turn. This puts you into a space that isn’t meant for you and can bring you into the path of oncoming traffic or vehicles making their own turns. The correct approach is to stay in your lane and complete the turn smoothly, using the appropriate lane as you exit. Driving close to the center divider or into the left-turn lane while turning left describes that unsafe shortcut, which is why this choice is the best answer. Signaling ahead of the turn and staying in your lane are good practices, but they don’t describe the action of cutting the corner itself.