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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are approaching a signalized intersection intending to make a left turn onto a cross street. The traffic signal facing you displays a solid green circular light. As you prepare to turn, you observe oncoming vehicles traveling straight through the intersection from the opposite direction, as well as a pedestrian walking across the street into which you are turning. Which of the following actions must you take according to right-of-way rules?

  1. A
    Execute your left turn immediately, as a circular green light grants absolute right-of-way over all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
  2. B
    Yield the right-of-way to oncoming straight-through vehicles, but proceed across the crosswalk ahead of the pedestrian.
  3. C
    Accelerate quickly to complete the left turn before oncoming vehicles enter the intersection, forcing them to slow down.
  4. Yield the right-of-way to both oncoming straight-through vehicles and pedestrians crossing the street before completing your turn.Answer

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to both oncoming straight-through vehicles and pedestrians crossing the street before completing your turn.
When facing a solid green light to turn left, the signal indicates a permissive (unprotected) left turn. Drivers executing a permissive left turn must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles moving straight through the intersection and to any pedestrians lawfully within the crosswalk.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type
Recognize that a solid green light (circular green) for a left-turning vehicle is an unprotected/permissive left turn signal.
Unlike a green arrow, a solid green light does not provide protected right-of-way to turning vehicles.
2
Evaluate oncoming traffic and pedestrian hazards
Identify oncoming vehicles proceeding straight and pedestrians present in the crosswalk of the target street.
Right-of-way rules mandate yielding to both straight-moving vehicles and pedestrians in crosswalks during an unprotected turn.
3
Determine the proper driving maneuver
Wait safely behind the crosswalk or in the intersection with wheels straight until oncoming traffic and pedestrians clear before completing the turn.
Ensures full compliance with traffic laws and prevents potential intersection collisions.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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