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Difficulty: EasyPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

A driver is preparing to make a right turn at an intersection and notices green dashed pavement markings painted across the bike lane near the corner. What does this green dashed pavement marking indicate to the driver?

  1. It highlights a potential conflict zone where drivers may yield and merge into the bike lane to turn right after checking for bicyclists.Answer
  2. B
    It marks an exclusive lane for motor vehicles, requiring bicyclists to exit the road immediately.
  3. C
    It acts as a mandatory stop line where all drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop before crossing.
  4. D
    It indicates a temporary emergency parking area reserved for disabled vehicles.

Answer

Green dashed pavement markings highlight a bicycle conflict zone where drivers turning right must yield to any oncoming bicyclists before merging across or turning through the bike lane.
Green dashed pavement markings are placed in areas where bicycle traffic and motor vehicle traffic intersect (such as right-turn merge areas). They increase visual awareness of bicyclists and instruct drivers to check blind spots and yield right-of-way to bicyclists before crossing or merging into the lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the purpose of green pavement markings on roadways.
Recognize that green paint is specifically used for bicycle infrastructure and highlighting conflict areas where motor vehicle paths cross bicycle paths.
Green markings alert drivers to expect bicyclists and take extra caution when crossing or merging.
2
Determine proper driver behavior when approaching green dashed markings near a turn.
Check mirrors and blind spots, yield the right-of-way to bicyclists riding in the bike lane, and safely execute the turn when clear.
Bicyclists proceeding straight in a bike lane have the right-of-way over turning motor vehicles.

Key Concept

Green Pavement Markings and Bicycle Conflict Zones
Estimated Time:45s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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