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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

While approaching an intersection, a bicyclist riding in a dedicated bike lane observes a bicycle signal head displaying a solid yellow bicycle indication. What does this signal require the bicyclist to do?

  1. Prepare to stop before entering the intersection, unless stopping cannot be done safely.Answer
  2. B
    Increase speed to clear the intersection before the signal changes to red.
  3. C
    Come to an immediate complete stop before the stop line regardless of current speed or proximity to the intersection.
  4. D
    Dismount the bicycle immediately and cross the street using the pedestrian crosswalk.

Answer

The bicyclist must prepare to stop before entering the intersection, unless they are already so close that stopping safely is impossible.
A solid yellow bicycle signal indicates that the signal phase is changing to red. Cyclists facing this signal must stop before entering the intersection unless they are already too close to stop safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and color indication
The device is a dedicated bicycle signal head displaying a solid yellow bicycle symbol.
Bicycle signal heads apply specifically to cyclists operating in bicycle lanes or designated paths.
2
Apply standard signal phase rules for yellow indications
Yellow warns that the green movement is ending and red is imminent.
Like standard yellow circular traffic lights, a solid yellow bicycle signal mandates stopping before the intersection if safe to do so.

Key Concept

Bicycle Signal Indications and Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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