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Difficulty: EasyTurning Procedures and Signaling

When preparing to execute a left turn at an intersection controlled by a solid circular green traffic light, which right-of-way rule must the driver follow?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic traveling straight through or turning right.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed immediately with the turn, as a solid circular green light grants priority to turning traffic.
  3. C
    Yield only to vehicles approaching from the driver's right side, following uncontrolled intersection laws.
  4. D
    Complete the turn only if a broken yellow centerline extends across the intersection surface.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic traveling straight through or turning right.
When facing a solid circular green light, a driver making a left turn is executing an unprotected turn. Traffic law mandates that left-turning drivers must yield to oncoming vehicles moving straight through or turning right, as well as pedestrians crossing the street, before safely proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection signal type
Recognize that a solid circular green signal signifies an unprotected left turn condition.
Unlike a green arrow, a solid green circle does not stop oncoming traffic.
2
Evaluate oncoming traffic and pedestrian hazards
Check for oncoming vehicles proceeding straight or turning right, as well as pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians have legal right-of-way priority over an unprotected left-turning vehicle.
3
Execute the turn safely
Wait in the intersection with wheels pointed straight until a safe gap in oncoming traffic permits the turn.
Yielding ensures collision avoidance before completing the maneuver.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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