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Difficulty: HardTurning Procedures and Signaling

A motorist driving on a multi-lane city roadway needs to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection where a dedicated bicycle lane runs along the right curb. Place the following operational steps in the correct chronological order from first step to final step.

  1. 1Check mirrors and shoulder-check the right side blind spot for approaching bicyclists.
  2. 2Activate the right-turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet prior to the turning point.
  3. 3Merge smoothly into the bicycle lane within 200 feet of the intersection, yielding to any cyclists already in the lane.
  4. 4Slow down and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the side street.
  5. 5Complete the right turn by entering directly into the rightmost travel lane of the cross street.

Answer

The correct sequence for making a right turn across a bicycle lane is: First, check mirrors and the right blind spot for cyclists; Second, activate the right-turn signal at least 100 feet before the intersection; Third, merge into the bicycle lane within 200 feet of the intersection after yielding to bicycle traffic; Fourth, slow down and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk; Fifth, complete the right turn into the rightmost travel lane.
Executing a safe right turn across a bicycle lane requires a logical sequence of safety and legal checks: first observing hazards in blind spots, next giving proper advance signal warning, then positioning the vehicle legally into the bike lane (yielding to cyclists), subsequently yielding to pedestrians, and finally completing the maneuver in the correct lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Perform hazard scan and shoulder check
Driver establishes situational awareness and confirms the right blind spot and bicycle lane are clear of approaching cyclists.
Scanning before signaling or maneuvering prevents sudden actions that could endanger cyclists traveling straight along the right side of the vehicle.
2
Signal intention continuously
Turn signal is activated at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection.
Traffic laws mandate continuous signaling for a minimum distance (typically 100 feet) to give trailing and oncoming drivers clear warning.
3
Position vehicle into the bike lane safely
Vehicle merges into the designated bicycle lane within the allowable 200-foot zone prior to the turn, yielding to any cyclists already present.
Merging into the bike lane before turning prevents dangerous 'right-hook' collisions where a vehicle turns across an active cyclist's path.
4
Decelerate and yield right-of-way at crosswalk
Vehicle slows down to turn speed and waits for pedestrians to clear the crosswalk of the target street.
Pedestrians in crosswalks maintain legal right-of-way over turning motor vehicles.
5
Execute and complete turning maneuver
Vehicle turns smoothly into the rightmost destination lane.
Standard traffic regulations mandate finishing right turns in the lane nearest to the right-hand curb unless markings direct otherwise.

Key Concept

Proper sequencing for right turns across bicycle lanes, including shoulder checks, advance signaling, lane positioning, and right-of-way yielding.
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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