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A motorist driving on a two-lane road intends to turn left into a private driveway. The roadway center line features a double yellow line where the line on the motorist's side is broken, while the line on the opposing traffic side is solid. Oncoming traffic is approaching from the opposite direction. Which procedure must the driver follow to legally and safely execute this turn?

  1. Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before the turn, yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic, and proceed across the center line only when a safe gap exists.Answer
  2. B
    Refrain from turning until reaching a designated intersection, because turning across any double yellow line configuration that includes a solid line is strictly prohibited.
  3. C
    Activate the left turn signal upon reaching the start of the broken line section and turn immediately, as a broken line on the driver's side grants right-of-way over oncoming traffic.
  4. D
    Check mirrors and execute the left turn immediately upon reaching the driveway without signaling, provided no vehicles are following closely behind.

Answer

Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before the turn, yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic, and proceed across the center line only when a safe gap exists.
The correct response accurately synthesizes all three legal components of executing a left turn into a driveway: verifying pavement line permission (broken line on driver's side), complying with the continuous 100-foot minimum signal distance rule, and yielding right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine legal permission to cross the pavement marking.
A broken yellow line on the driver's side allows crossing to make a left turn into a driveway or private road.
Traffic laws permit left turns across broken or double yellow lines into private driveways.
2
Identify signaling requirements.
The left turn signal must be activated continuously for at least 100 feet prior to starting the turn.
Proper advance signaling warns surrounding motorists of the intended maneuver.
3
Apply right-of-way rules for left turns across oncoming lanes.
Yield to all approaching oncoming traffic until a safe gap permits the completion of the turn.
Vehicles turning left across opposing lanes of traffic must yield to straight-through traffic unless a dedicated protected signal arrow indicates otherwise.

Key Concept

Left Turn Regulations, Signaling Distance, and Right-of-Way
Estimated Time:2m 0s
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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