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Difficulty: MediumPublic Transit Buses and Light Rail Vehicles

Drivers preparing to turn right at an upcoming intersection are legally permitted to enter and drive in a marked bus-only lane, provided they enter the lane within 200 feet of the intersection.

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True. Motorists are legally permitted to enter a designated bus lane within 200 feet of an intersection to make a turn, after yielding to any public transit vehicles in the lane.
Traffic laws specifically allow drivers making a right turn to enter a marked bus-only lane within 200 feet of the intersection, provided they yield to any buses already using the lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary purpose and general restriction of bus-only lanes.
Bus-only lanes prioritize public transportation vehicles to promote transit efficiency and safety.
Understanding general lane restrictions establishes why non-transit vehicles are normally prohibited.
2
Evaluate legal exceptions for turning motor vehicles.
Standard traffic regulations permit non-transit vehicles to enter marked bus lanes shortly before an intersection (up to 200 feet) to execute turns.
Making turns directly from the transit lane prevents dangerous conflicts where a car turns across the path of a bus.
3
Determine the validity of the statement.
The statement is true.
Entering the bus lane within the specified 200-foot boundary prior to turning is explicitly authorized by traffic laws.

Key Concept

Bus-Only Lane Exceptions for Turning Vehicles
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Public Transit Buses and Light Rail Vehicles

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