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Difficulty: EasyTurning Procedures and Signaling

A driver enters an intersection on a solid green light to make a left turn, but must pause inside the intersection to wait for oncoming traffic to pass. While waiting, the signal light changes to yellow. What is the driver legally required to do?

  1. Yield to any remaining oncoming vehicles and complete the turn safely when the intersection is clear.Answer
  2. B
    Accelerate quickly to complete the left turn before oncoming traffic enters the intersection.
  3. C
    Shift into reverse and back out of the intersection until behind the crosswalk line.
  4. D
    Remain stationary in the center of the intersection until the light cycles back to green.

Answer

Yield to any remaining oncoming vehicles and complete the turn safely when the intersection is clear.
When a driver enters an intersection legally on a green signal to turn left, they must yield to all oncoming traffic. If the light turns yellow while waiting in the intersection, the driver should wait until oncoming vehicles clear or stop, and then complete the turn safely to vacate the intersection.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess vehicle position
The vehicle is legally inside the intersection after entering on a green light.
Drivers who enter an intersection legally have the right to clear it.
2
Evaluate right-of-way rules for turning left
Oncoming traffic traveling straight has right-of-way over left-turning vehicles.
Unprotected left turns require yielding to oncoming vehicles.
3
Execute the turn safely
Wait until oncoming traffic stops or clears, then finish turning to clear the intersection.
Clearing the intersection safely prevents gridlock and collisions.

Key Concept

Unprotected left turn right-of-way and clearing an intersection on a signal change.
Estimated Time:45s
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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