Question

Difficulty: EasyTurning Procedures and Signaling

A driver is preparing to execute a right turn at a street intersection. Place the following operational steps in the correct chronological order from first to last.

  1. 1Activate the right-turn signal continuously at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection.
  2. 2Check mirrors and look over the right shoulder to scan blind spots for pedestrians and bicyclists.
  3. 3Position the vehicle smoothly into the far-right lane near the right edge of the roadway.
  4. 4Slow down and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians crossing in the intersection crosswalk.
  5. 5Complete the right turn safely into the rightmost travel lane of the cross street.

Answer

The correct procedural order is: 1) Activate the right-turn signal at least 100 feet in advance, 2) Check mirrors and scan right blind spots, 3) Position the vehicle in the far-right lane, 4) Yield right-of-way to crosswalk pedestrians, and 5) Complete the turn into the rightmost lane.
Safe driving rules require drivers to signal intention at least 100 feet prior to turning, scan mirrors and blind spots for pedestrians and cyclists, position the vehicle into the rightmost lane edge, yield to pedestrians crossing the street, and complete the turn into the rightmost lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Signal intention early
Turn signal is activated at least 100 feet prior to the turn.
Early signaling warns behind and oncoming traffic before speed or lane changes occur.
2
Check surroundings and blind spots
Mirrors and shoulder blind spots are verified clear of cyclists and pedestrians.
Scanning protects vulnerable road users traveling along the curb.
3
Position vehicle in roadway
Vehicle enters the far-right lane close to the right curb line.
Proper lane positioning blocks vehicle cutting on the right side.
4
Yield right-of-way
Vehicle slows down to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Pedestrians maintain legal right-of-way at crosswalks.
5
Execute the turn
Turn is completed entering the rightmost lane of the cross street.
Turning into the closest destination lane establishes safe traffic alignment.

Key Concept

Sequential procedural steps for safe turning and signaling execution
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