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Difficulty: Very hardPublic Transit Buses and Light Rail Vehicles

You are driving parallel to embedded light rail tracks on a multi-lane roadway and intend to turn left at an upcoming intersection. A light rail vehicle is approaching from behind you in your left mirror, traveling in the adjacent track lane. Which of the following describes the legally required procedure for executing your turn?

  1. Yield the right-of-way and wait for the light rail vehicle to pass before initiating the turn across the tracks.Answer
  2. B
    Increase your speed to complete the turn ahead of the light rail vehicle before it reaches the intersection.
  3. C
    Turn immediately across the tracks because light rail trains are required to yield to turning motor vehicles.
  4. D
    Overtake the light rail vehicle on its left side within the intersection to secure right-of-way prior to turning.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way and wait for the light rail vehicle to pass before initiating the turn across the tracks.
The correct response requires yielding the right-of-way and waiting until the light rail vehicle has cleared the path before turning left across the tracks. Because light rail vehicles are heavy, move faster than expected, and cannot change direction or stop quickly, drivers must never turn in front of an approaching train.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess traffic surroundings and track layout
Identify the approaching light rail vehicle traveling in the adjacent track lane behind you.
Light rail vehicles share the road surface but operate with much higher momentum and longer stopping distances than automobiles.
2
Apply right-of-way laws for light rail vehicles
Determine that light rail vehicles always have the right-of-way over motor vehicles crossing track paths.
Trains cannot swerve and require significantly greater distance to come to a complete stop.
3
Execute the proper maneuver safely
Signal, come to a complete stop if necessary, wait for the light rail vehicle to clear the intersection, and then complete the left turn.
Ensures no collision occurs between the motor vehicle turning left and the oncoming light rail transit unit.

Key Concept

Right-of-Way Rules for Light Rail Vehicles
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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Public Transit Buses and Light Rail Vehicles

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