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A motorist approaching a signalized intersection encounters a solid green circular traffic light alongside a white rectangular regulatory sign displaying the message 'LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN'. Is the statement true or false that this regulatory sign grants the left-turning driver right-of-way over oncoming vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection?

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The statement is False. A regulatory sign stating 'LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN' indicates a permissive left turn, legally requiring left-turning drivers to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
Evaluating the statement as False is correct because white rectangular regulatory signs stating 'LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN' explicitly instruct drivers that left turns made on a circular green light are permissive. The left-turning vehicle must yield to all oncoming traffic and crosswalk pedestrians before executing the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the regulatory meaning of the sign.
The white rectangular sign reading 'LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN' is a standard regulatory sign (MUTCD R10-12) that defines legal right-of-way obligations at signalized intersections.
Regulatory signs inform drivers of specific traffic laws, restrictions, and legal priorities.
2
Analyze right-of-way rules for permissive signal phases.
A solid green circular light paired with this regulatory sign indicates a permissive left-turn phase, not a protected green arrow phase.
During a permissive left turn, drivers turning left do not have priority and must yield to oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.
3
Evaluate the statement against traffic safety law.
The statement asserts that the sign grants right-of-way over oncoming traffic, which directly contradicts the legal mandate to yield.
Because the sign obligates the turning driver to yield rather than claim right-of-way, the statement is false.

Key Concept

Permissive Left-Turn Right-of-Way and Regulatory Sign Compliance
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