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LEFT TURNING TRAFFIC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Cycling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- left turn
1, record 1, English, left%20turn
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- left-hand turn 2, record 1, English, left%2Dhand%20turn
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Left turns are notoriously dangerous, as they often involve crossing traffic and turning into oncoming traffic. This can lead to serious accidents, as drivers may not see oncoming vehicles or pedestrians in time to avoid them. Left turns are especially dangerous at intersections, where there is a greater chance of collision. 3, record 1, English, - left%20turn
Record 1, Key term(s)
- left hand turn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transports
- Conduite automobile
- Cyclisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- virage à gauche
1, record 1, French, virage%20%C3%A0%20gauche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le virage à gauche est une manœuvre très risquée pour le cyclomotoriste, pour deux raisons principales : [la] priorité qu'il doit accorder aux véhicules qui circulent en sens inverse et qui l'oblige à attendre [et la] densité de la circulation qui empêche une manœuvre rapide. 2, record 1, French, - virage%20%C3%A0%20gauche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- left turning traffic 1, record 2, English, left%20turning%20traffic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courant tourne-à-gauche 1, record 2, French, courant%20tourne%2D%C3%A0%2Dgauche
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble des véhicules qui, venant d'une entrée donnée, effectue un mouvement tournant en se dirigeant vers une sortie qui se trouve vers sa gauche. 1, record 2, French, - courant%20tourne%2D%C3%A0%2Dgauche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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