When turning left, must a driver turn immediately without yielding to oncoming traffic?

When making a left turn, the driver is required to yield to oncoming traffic. This is essential for ensuring safety on the roads, as oncoming vehicles may be approaching at high speeds. Yielding allows the driver to assess the situation, ensuring there is a safe gap to complete the turn without colliding with an approaching vehicle. Additionally, traffic laws typically dictate that drivers must not only be aware of the signals but also the conditions of the road and traffic. Therefore, turning immediately without yielding to oncoming traffic is not only unsafe but also against the regulations in many jurisdictions.