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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are preparing to turn left at an intersection controlled by a standard circular solid green traffic light. An oncoming vehicle is approaching the intersection from the opposite direction and moving straight ahead. Which of the following actions is legally required before you execute your turn?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle and complete the left turn only when a safe gap exists.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed immediately with the left turn because a circular green light provides absolute right-of-way to turning vehicles.
  3. C
    Flash your headlights to signal the oncoming vehicle to yield before completing your turn.
  4. D
    Come to a complete stop and remain stopped inside the intersection until the light turns red.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle and complete the left turn only when a safe gap exists.
When facing a solid green circular traffic light, left-turning drivers are executing an unprotected turn. Traffic moving straight through from the opposite direction has the right-of-way, so the turning driver must yield and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic before completing the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic control device and turn type.
The signal is a solid green circle, which indicates an unprotected left turn.
Unlike a green arrow, a solid green circle requires drivers turning left to share the intersection phase with oncoming traffic.
2
Determine right-of-way priority between left-turning and straight-proceeding vehicles.
Vehicles traveling straight through an intersection have priority over vehicles turning left across their path.
Standard traffic laws mandate yielding to approaching traffic when making a left turn across oncoming lanes.
3
Select the correct driving procedure.
Wait until oncoming traffic clears or presents a safe distance gap before turning.
Ensures intersection safety and avoids right-of-way conflicts.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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