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Hand signal for a left turn:
Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the correct hand signal for a left turn is extending your left arm straight out the driver's window to clearly indicate y
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Question: Hand signal for a left turn:
Answer options: ✅ Arm straight out
- Arm bent up at the elbow
- Arm bent down at the elbow
- Arm waving
Correct answer: Arm straight out
Explanation: Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the correct hand signal for a left turn is extending your left arm straight out the driver's window to clearly indicate your direction to other motorists. Conversely, bending the left arm up at the elbow indicates a right turn, while bending it down signals a stop or deceleration. Waving your arm is unofficial and causes dangerous confusion on the road. The Official MTO Driver’s Handbook emphasizes these manual signals to ensure safe communication if your vehicle's electronic signaling lights fail. This concept is highly tested on the G1 exam, making it essential to memorize all three basic arm gestures.
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