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A driver traveling at 45 mph on a multi-lane city avenue intends to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection where a dedicated right-turn lane begins 150 feet prior to the corner. Which of the following procedures describes the correct sequence for signaling, lane positioning, and yielding during this maneuver?

  1. Activate the right turn signal continuously at least 100 feet before moving into the dedicated right-turn lane, transition smoothly into the turn lane, and yield to any pedestrians crossing the street prior to completing the turn.Answer
  2. B
    Merge into the dedicated right-turn lane first, then activate the right turn signal continuously for 50 feet prior to the intersection while maintaining right-of-way over pedestrians already in the crosswalk.
  3. C
    Wait to activate the turn signal until reaching the intersection stop line, yield right-of-way to oncoming left-turning vehicles, and complete the turn into the farthest left lane of the cross street.
  4. D
    Activate the signal 100 feet before the turn, cross over the solid yellow line marking the turn lane buffer zone early to decelerate, and complete the turn into any open lane without yielding.

Answer

The correct sequence requires signaling continuously at least 100 feet before entering the dedicated turn lane, making a smooth lane transition, and yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk before completing the turn into the rightmost lane.
The correct response accurately synthesizes all three legal requirements for turning: signaling at least 100 feet before initiating the movement into the turn lane, entering the turn lane safely, and yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk before finishing the turn into the rightmost lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine required signal timing and lane entry procedure.
Drivers must activate the turn signal at least 100 feet before initiating any maneuver, including merging into a dedicated turn lane.
Early signaling warns trailing and adjacent traffic of speed reductions and lateral movements.
2
Execute the lane positioning step.
Transition into the dedicated right-turn lane only where pavement markings permit (after yellow lines transition to dotted or open entry).
Crossing solid line buffers or channelizing lines violates traffic marking rules.
3
Identify right-of-way obligations at the intersection.
Yield to pedestrians present in the crosswalk across the intersecting street before completing the right turn.
Pedestrians lawfully in crosswalks maintain right-of-way over turning motor vehicles.

Key Concept

Proper signaling distance, lane entry discipline, and right-of-way rules for turning maneuvers
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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