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You are waiting to turn left at a signalized intersection under a solid green light. An oncoming motorcycle is approaching the intersection with its right-turn signal actively flashing. According to driver safety standards, which course of action should you take?

  1. A
    Proceed with your left turn immediately, assuming the motorcycle will execute its right turn before crossing your path.
  2. Wait until the motorcycle either starts executing its right turn or safely passes through the intersection before starting your turn.Answer
  3. C
    Initiate the left turn rapidly while flashing your high beams to claim right-of-way over the approaching rider.
  4. D
    Move into the oncoming lane within 100 feet of the intersection to bypass waiting vehicles and establish priority.

Answer

Wait until the motorcycle either starts executing its right turn or safely passes through the intersection before starting your turn.
When turning left on a solid green light, oncoming traffic has the right-of-way. Because many motorcycles are not equipped with self-canceling turn signals, riders frequently forget to turn them off after a maneuver. Drivers turning left must wait until the motorcycle actually begins its turn or clears the intersection before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection signal and right-of-way rules.
A solid green circular light requires left-turning vehicles to yield to all oncoming traffic.
Oncoming traffic has the legal right-of-way over left-turning vehicles at unprotected signals.
2
Evaluate the visual hazard presented by the motorcycle's turn signal.
Recognize that motorcycle turn signals often do not automatically cancel after completing a prior turn or lane change.
The rider may be unaware the signal is blinking and may intend to proceed straight through the intersection.
3
Determine the proper defensive driving response.
Hold position and wait until the motorcycle's actual path is verified.
Confirming actual vehicle movement prevents severe broadside collisions.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Yielding and Motorcycle Signal Cancellation Awareness
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Motorcycles and Motor-Driven Cycles

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