You want to turn left. What is the right course of action?

If you intend to turn left onto a farm track from a rural road, German traffic rules require that you stop and wait if it is not immediately safe to make the turn. This means you must check for oncoming traffic, including vehicles coming from behind or attempting to overtake you, and only turn when it is safe and clear. Accelerating quickly to make the turn or continuing straight without stopping is incorrect, as it could endanger yourself and others. Always prepare for overtaking traffic before turning off a country road, signaling your intention early and ensuring the way is clear. Your selection was correct because it follows the required safety procedure for such situations on rural roads.