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Difficulty: MediumTurning Procedures and Signaling

A driver traveling on a roadway intends to turn left onto a side street using a shared center two-way left-turn lane. Place the following procedural actions in the correct sequential order from first to last.

  1. 1Check mirrors, inspect blind spots, and activate the left turn signal continuously.
  2. 2Smoothly transition completely into the center two-way left-turn lane.
  3. 3Decelerate or stop within the center turn lane while yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
  4. 4Complete the left turn into the proper receiving lane of the side street once traffic is clear.

Answer

The proper sequential order for executing a left turn using a center two-way left-turn lane is: 1) Check mirrors, inspect blind spots, and activate the left turn signal continuously; 2) Smoothly transition completely into the center two-way left-turn lane; 3) Decelerate or stop within the center turn lane while yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians; 4) Complete the left turn into the proper receiving lane of the side street once traffic is clear.
The correct procedural order requires the driver to signal intent and check surroundings first, then transition into the center turn lane. Inside the turn lane, the vehicle slows down or stops to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the left turn once the path is clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Signal and check surrounding traffic
Surrounding drivers are notified of the intended maneuver, and the driver verifies that the adjacent lane is clear.
Traffic laws mandate signaling intent at least 100 feet in advance and checking mirrors and blind spots prior to initiating lateral movement.
2
Enter the designated center turn lane
The vehicle merges safely into the center two-way left-turn lane without stopping in through traffic.
The center lane is specifically designated for deceleration and positioning prior to making a left turn.
3
Slow down and yield right-of-way
The vehicle waits safely inside the center turn lane for oncoming traffic and crosswalk pedestrians to clear.
Unprotected left turns require yielding to all oncoming vehicles proceeding straight or turning right.
4
Finalize the turn maneuver
The vehicle turns smoothly into the nearest lawful lane of the intersecting roadway.
The maneuver is safely completed when all opposing lanes are clear of hazards.

Key Concept

Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Execution Procedure
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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