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Difficulty: HardRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

Four vehicles approach a signalized intersection under the operational conditions described below. Arrange these vehicles in the correct order of right-of-way precedence, from the vehicle that has the highest priority to proceed first (position 1) to the vehicle that must yield to all others (position 4).

  1. 1An emergency response vehicle approaching from the cross street with active flashing lights and siren.
  2. 2A vehicle turning right on a solid green light.
  3. 3A vehicle making an unprotected left turn on a solid green light.
  4. 4A vehicle executing a U-turn from the opposite direction on a solid green light.

Answer

The correct order of right-of-way precedence from first to proceed to last is: (1) Emergency response vehicle with active sirens and lights, (2) Vehicle turning right on a solid green light, (3) Vehicle making an unprotected left turn on a solid green light, and (4) Vehicle executing a U-turn on a solid green light.
Emergency vehicles operating with active warning equipment take highest priority. Among standard vehicles facing a solid green light, right-turning vehicles proceed before unprotected left turns, while U-turning vehicles must yield to all oncoming traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify top priority vehicle using emergency right-of-way rules
The emergency vehicle with active flashing lights and siren must be granted right-of-way first by all other traffic.
State DMV laws require all drivers to yield immediately to emergency vehicles operating active warning equipment.
2
Determine priority among remaining vehicles facing a solid green light
The vehicle turning right on solid green proceeds second.
Direct right turns on green have priority over left-turning and U-turning traffic competing for the same roadway.
3
Compare left-turning traffic with U-turning traffic
The vehicle making an unprotected left turn proceeds third.
While an unprotected left turn must yield to oncoming straight and right-turn traffic, it has right-of-way over U-turning vehicles originating from the opposite direction.
4
Identify the lowest priority vehicle
The vehicle executing a U-turn proceeds fourth (last).
DMV statutes explicitly require U-turning vehicles to yield to all other established traffic movements.

Key Concept

Right-of-Way Priority at Signalized Intersections
Estimated Time:2m 0s
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