Question

Difficulty: EasyTurning Procedures and Signaling

Place the following actions in the correct sequential order for executing a safe right turn at an intersection, starting with the first action a driver must take.

  1. 1Check mirrors and scan the right side blind spot for bicyclists and pedestrians.
  2. 2Activate the right turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet before the turn.
  3. 3Move smoothly into the rightmost travel lane or designated turn lane and reduce speed.
  4. 4Yield right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk and complete the turn into the rightmost lane.

Answer

The proper order of actions for making a right turn is: check mirrors and blind spot, activate the turn signal at least 100 feet in advance, move into the rightmost lane while reducing speed, and yield to pedestrians before turning into the rightmost lane.
The correct procedural order requires checking mirrors and blind spots first to ensure safety, signaling the intention at least 100 feet before the turning point, moving into the rightmost lane while slowing down, and finally yielding to pedestrians before completing the turn into the rightmost lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check surroundings
The driver confirms that the road edge and adjacent traffic areas are clear of vulnerable road users.
Scanning traffic and blind spots prior to signaling ensures safe lane occupancy.
2
Signal intention
The turn signal alerts surrounding drivers and pedestrians at least 100 feet prior to the turn.
Early communication reduces collision risks from following or oncoming vehicles.
3
Position vehicle and adjust speed
The vehicle safely enters the rightmost lane and decelerates.
Proper lane entry prevents swinging wide or cutting off traffic in adjacent lanes.
4
Yield and complete turn
The driver waits for pedestrians to cross and turns into the nearest lane of the cross street.
Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks, and finishing in the closest lane avoids lane-change conflicts.

Key Concept

Sequential turning and signaling procedures
Estimated Time:45s
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