Was I not allowed to turn left?(new driver question)?

Question

I was gonna turn left, so i waited for the cars of the opposite direction to pass. i heard a driver behind was angry and shouted at me when i finally turn left. Did I do something wrong here? It was a narrow road, so the cars behind me did have to stop while I waited... There was also no sign saying I couldn't turn left, and i live in the complex on the left.

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Answer 1

If there was a double yellow line, then no, you should not have turned. But if it was a solid yellow line & a broken yellow line then it should be ok.

Answer 2

you sound like you done o.k. I just left florida and I swear the drivers there always have their thumb on the horn.

Answer 3

Sounds like you did nothing wrong. Just impatience on the hands of other drivers.

Answer 4

I don't think u did anything wrong, unless, there was turning lane. But if it was just a divisor line, then it's perfectly ok. Maybe the guy thought that it took you a long time to turn?

Answer 5

Unless there was sign there saying "No Left Turn," you're ok...However, for future reference, if I am in traffic with one lane each way and I want to turn left, I will continue past my intended turn point and make a left where there is a turn lane or no opposing traffic...Then all I have to do is come back out and make 2 right turns to get to my desired location.

All the best.