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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

A driver approaches an intersection facing a solid red traffic light and observes a green-painted bicycle box marked on the pavement between the motor vehicle stop line and the pedestrian crosswalk. If there are no bicyclists present and the driver intends to proceed straight, where must the driver legally stop while waiting for the red light to change?

  1. Behind the rear stop line, leaving the entire green bicycle box clear of motor vehicle trafficAnswer
  2. B
    Inside the green bicycle box up to the crosswalk boundary, as long as no bicyclists are currently occupying it
  3. C
    Partially inside the bicycle box to ensure the vehicle activates the signal's underground pavement sensors
  4. D
    Directly over the pedestrian crosswalk line beyond the bicycle box to clear the intersection approach

Answer

Behind the rear stop line, leaving the entire green bicycle box clear of motor vehicle traffic.
A bicycle box is a green-painted pavement marking placed at signalized intersections between the motor vehicle stop line and the crosswalk. Its purpose is to give bicyclists a safe space to wait ahead of motor vehicles during a red light. Drivers are legally required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop behind the first stop line, keeping the entire green bicycle box area clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the purpose of a bicycle box pavement marking
Recognize that a bike box is a designated green area at signalized intersections that allows bicyclists to position themselves ahead of motor vehicle traffic during a red signal
Understanding pavement marking functions clarifies right-of-way and stopping boundaries
2
Determine driver legal obligations when stopping at a red light with a bike box
Motor vehicles must stop behind the rear white stop line located prior to entering the green bike box area
Entering or stopping inside the bicycle box during a red light blocks cyclists from accessing their designated safety zone

Key Concept

Bicycle Box Stop Line Requirements
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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