When preparing to execute a left turn from a two-way street onto a multi-lane roadway at a signalized intersection without a dedicated green turn arrow, a driver must execute a sequence of actions. In what order should the driver perform the following procedural steps, from first to last?
- 1Activate the left turn signal continuously at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection.
- 2Position the vehicle smoothly in the designated left-turn lane or closest to the center line.
- 3Decelerate and yield the right-of-way to oncoming straight-through vehicles and crossing pedestrians.
- 4Steer into the left-most lane traveling in the intended direction of the target roadway.
- 5Cancel the turn signal indicator and accelerate smoothly to match traffic speed.
Answer
The correct procedural sequence is: 1) Activate the left turn signal continuously at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection; 2) Position the vehicle smoothly in the designated left-turn lane or closest to the center line; 3) Decelerate and yield the right-of-way to oncoming straight-through vehicles and crossing pedestrians; 4) Steer into the left-most lane traveling in the intended direction of the target roadway; 5) Cancel the turn signal indicator and accelerate smoothly to match traffic speed.
The correct procedural order requires signaling intent at least 100 feet ahead of time, moving into the appropriate left-turn lane, yielding right-of-way to oncoming traffic and crosswalk users at the intersection, steering into the left-most lane of the target roadway, and finally deactivating the turn signal while bringing the vehicle up to traffic speed.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Sequential execution of left-turn procedures, lane positioning, and right-of-way yielding