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Difficulty: MediumTurning Procedures and Signaling

A driver arrives at an intersection lacking traffic signals or signs and intends to execute a left turn across traffic. At the same time, another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction traveling straight through the intersection. Which of the following actions is the turning driver legally required to take?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle and wait until it is safe before completing the left turn.Answer
  2. B
    Complete the left turn immediately ahead of the oncoming vehicle, since turning vehicles on the left have automatic right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections.
  3. C
    Proceed with the left turn without yielding, under the assumption that an unprotected green light or absence of stop signs grants turning vehicles right-of-way.
  4. D
    Signal the left turn for at least 25 feet before turning to claim right-of-way over the oncoming vehicle.

Answer

The driver must yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle traveling straight and complete the left turn only when it is safe to do so.
When executing a left turn at any intersection without a protected left-turn arrow, drivers are legally required to yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles approaching from the opposite direction that are close enough to pose a hazard.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection type and vehicle paths.
The intersection is uncontrolled, and the user's vehicle intends to turn left across the path of an oncoming vehicle moving straight.
Left turns cross opposing traffic lanes, creating potential collision points.
2
Apply right-of-way rules for turning vehicles.
Traffic moving straight through an intersection has priority over traffic turning left across those lanes.
Safety regulations mandate that left-turning vehicles yield to oncoming straight-through traffic until a safe gap exists.
3
Determine the proper driver action.
Signal continuously (at least 100 feet prior), stop or slow down, yield to oncoming traffic, and proceed when clear.
This complies with standard traffic safety laws regarding turning procedures.

Key Concept

Yielding Right-of-Way During Left Turns
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Topics

Turning Procedures and Signaling

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