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Difficulty: MediumTraffic Light Signals

You are preparing to turn left at an intersection controlled by a circular solid green traffic light with no designated turn arrow. As oncoming vehicles approach from the opposite direction, what action are you legally required to take?

  1. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, completing the left turn only when it is safe to do so.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain your speed and execute the left turn immediately, as a solid green light grants right-of-way priority.
  3. C
    Come to a complete stop at the stop line and wait until the light flashes yellow before proceeding.
  4. D
    Pull to the side of the road and yield right-of-way to all vehicles entering from intersecting side streets.

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, completing the left turn only when it is safe to do so.
When facing a circular solid green light without a green arrow, a driver making a left turn is executing an unprotected turn. Traffic safety laws mandate yielding to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians until a sufficient gap allows the turn to be completed safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic signal type and intended maneuver.
The driver faces a circular solid green traffic light and intends to execute a left turn across opposing lanes.
Recognizing the signal indication determines the right-of-way requirements at the intersection.
2
Apply legal right-of-way rules for unprotected left turns.
A circular solid green light allows drivers to enter the intersection, but requires yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.
Left-turning traffic across opposing lanes does not have right-of-way without a green turn arrow.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Traffic Light Signals

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