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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

When a traffic signal displays a steady green arrow for a dedicated left-turn lane at an intersection, the driver turning left must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic proceeding straight.

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False. A steady green arrow indicates a protected left turn, granting right-of-way to the turning vehicle because oncoming traffic faces a solid red signal.
The statement is false because a steady green arrow designates a protected turn phase. Under standard traffic laws, oncoming traffic faces a red signal while the green arrow is displayed, allowing the left-turning driver to proceed without yielding to oncoming straight-through vehicles.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the type of traffic signal indicated in the scenario
The signal is a steady green arrow pointing left.
Traffic control laws distinguish between protected signals (arrows) and permissive/unprotected signals (solid circular green lights).
2
Determine the right-of-way priority associated with a green arrow signal
A green arrow grants a protected turn phase, meaning oncoming straight-through traffic is held by a red light.
Standard DMV traffic regulations establish that protected movements have right-of-way over opposing through movements.
3
Evaluate the truth of the assertion
The statement asserts that left-turning drivers on a green arrow must yield to oncoming traffic, which is incorrect.
Because yielding to oncoming traffic is only required during an unprotected turn (solid green circle), the assertion is false.

Key Concept

Protected vs. Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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