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A vehicle traveling along a four-lane divided highway approaches a median crossover intending to perform a U-turn. There are no posted signs restricting U-turns, and vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction. Which procedure must the driver follow to execute this turn legally and safely?

  1. Activate the turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet before reaching the crossover, position the vehicle in the left-most lane, and yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic before turning.Answer
  2. B
    Activate the turn signal 50 feet before the crossover, swing into the right lane to widen the turning radius, and proceed because oncoming traffic must yield to turning vehicles.
  3. C
    Enter the crossover without signaling since dedicated median openings imply turning intent, and claim right-of-way once the front bumper crosses the median.
  4. D
    Signal for 100 feet, cross over the solid yellow line prematurely to bypass waiting vehicles, and take precedence over vehicles making right turns onto the highway.

Answer

Activate the turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet before reaching the crossover, position the vehicle in the left-most lane, and yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic before turning.
Executing a legal U-turn at a divided highway crossover requires communicating intent by continuously signaling at least 100 feet prior to reaching the turn point, placing the vehicle in the furthest left lane, and bringing the vehicle to a yield or stop to allow all oncoming traffic to pass safely before completing the maneuver.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine legal signal requirements
Driver must activate the left turn signal at least 100 feet prior to initiating the turn or lane movement.
Standard traffic regulations mandate a continuous signal of no less than 100 feet in advance of any turning maneuver.
2
Establish proper vehicle positioning
Move into the left-most travel lane nearest the median crossover.
U-turns must be initiated from the lane closest to the direction of the turn to prevent crossing traffic paths.
3
Evaluate right-of-way obligations
Yield to all approaching oncoming vehicles and pedestrians before starting the turn.
Vehicles turning across traffic across a median opening must yield to straight-through traffic until it is completely clear and safe to proceed.

Key Concept

Continuous turn signal distance requirement and right-of-way yielding rules during U-turn execution
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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