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Difficulty: EasyDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

You are preparing to turn left at an intersection where the traffic signal shows a solid green light with heavy oncoming traffic. Which defensive driving action best demonstrates proper hazard anticipation?

  1. Yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, turning only when a safe gap in traffic permits.Answer
  2. B
    Initiate the left turn immediately across oncoming lanes because a solid green light grants turning traffic the right-of-way.
  3. C
    Accelerate rapidly into the intersection to cross in front of oncoming vehicles before they reach you.
  4. D
    Refuse to execute the left turn on a solid green light and wait until an explicit green arrow signal appears, even if traffic is clear.

Answer

Yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, turning only when a safe gap in traffic permits.
The option advocating yielding to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians before turning is correct because a solid circular green light indicates an unprotected left turn. Defensive drivers anticipate oncoming hazards and maintain safety buffers by waiting for a clear, safe gap in traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic control signal
Recognize that a solid green light provides an unprotected left turn condition.
Unlike a green arrow, a circular green light does not stop oncoming traffic.
2
Scan for potential hazards
Observe oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing the target lane.
Hazard anticipation requires identifying all moving traffic that has right-of-way.
3
Apply right-of-way rules and execute safely
Wait behind the limit line or in the intersection until oncoming traffic clears, then complete the turn.
Defensive driving prioritizes safety by waiting for an adequate space cushion.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Yield Rules and Hazard Anticipation
Estimated Time:45s
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Defensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

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