You are driving on a city roadway and planning to make a standard left turn at an upcoming intersection. In what chronological order should you execute these procedural steps from first to last?
- 1Check rear and side mirrors to assess surrounding traffic conditions.
- 2Activate the left turn signal at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection.
- 3Smoothly transition into the dedicated left-turn lane or leftmost lane.
- 4Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians before completing the turn.
Answer
The proper sequence is to first check traffic in your mirrors, then activate your left turn signal at least 100 feet in advance, move into the designated left lane, and finally yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before executing the turn.
The correct procedural order requires establishing visual awareness first by checking mirrors, communicating intent by signaling at least 100 feet prior, establishing correct lane position in the left-turn lane, and yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians right before executing the turn.
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Key Concept
Standard Safe Turning Procedure and Signaling Sequence