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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are preparing to turn left at a signalized intersection where the traffic light displays a solid green circular lens. Oncoming traffic is approaching from the opposite direction moving straight. Which of the following is the correct procedure to follow?

  1. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the left turn only when there is a safe gap.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed immediately with your turn because a solid green light gives turning traffic priority over oncoming vehicles.
  3. C
    Wait inside the intersection until the light turns solid red before executing the turn.
  4. D
    Accelerate rapidly across oncoming lanes to clear the intersection before oncoming traffic enters.

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the left turn only when there is a safe gap.
When facing a solid green light without a green arrow, left turns are unprotected, meaning the turning driver must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal state and turning maneuver.
The signal displays a solid circular green light, indicating an unprotected left turn.
Solid green circular signals require left-turning drivers to yield to conflicting traffic.
2
Determine right-of-way priority.
Oncoming traffic traveling straight has the primary right-of-way.
Straight-moving traffic has precedence over vehicles turning across traffic lanes.
3
Execute the turn safely.
Yield until oncoming lanes are clear, then complete the turn safely.
Yielding ensures traffic safety and aligns with standard traffic regulations.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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