I do this as well.
Just creep forward into the intersection (I usually just creep as forward as I can, so the one behind me can creep forward as well if they want to make the left turn as well), then press 2 to check the light status and the traffic ahead (yea, hate that the light is not on the opposite side of the intersection and idk who designed this which is terrible design). Once there's no one coming from the opposite side or the light turns yellow/red, you can make your turn safely