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A motorist intends to make a right turn at an intersection where a marked bicycle lane runs along the right side of the roadway. A bicyclist is approaching from behind, proceeding straight in the bicycle lane. Which action is the driver legally required to take before turning?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist and complete the turn only when it is safe to cross the bike lane.Answer
  2. B
    Accelerate quickly to pass and turn ahead of the bicyclist before they reach the intersection.
  3. C
    Sound the horn to instruct the bicyclist to stop and yield right-of-way to the motor vehicle.
  4. D
    Turn immediately from the travel lane without checking side mirrors, as motor vehicles have priority over micro-mobility devices.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist and complete the turn only when it is safe to cross the bike lane.
When turning right across a marked bicycle lane, motorists must treat the bike lane as an active travel lane. Drivers are required to check their mirrors and blind spots, signal, and yield to any bicyclist or micro-mobility operator traveling straight before completing the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the legal right-of-way rules for turning vehicles crossing bicycle lanes.
Bicycles proceeding straight in a bike lane have right-of-way over vehicles turning across their lane.
Traffic laws treat dedicated bicycle lanes as active travel lanes; drivers must yield to ongoing traffic in those lanes before crossing or merging.
2
Determine the proper driving maneuver.
Check mirrors, signal early, look over the right shoulder for micro-mobility users, and yield until the bicycle has passed.
Ensures safety and compliance with standard motor vehicle and vulnerable road user safety laws.

Key Concept

Yielding Right-of-Way to Bicyclists When Turning Across Bike Lanes
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