Question

Difficulty: MediumTurning Procedures and Signaling

A motorist traveling on a two-way roadway intends to make a left turn onto a multi-lane one-way street at an upcoming intersection. Which sequence correctly arranges the driver's actions from first to last to complete the turn safely and legally?

  1. 1Check mirrors and blind spots, then move into the lane closest to the center line.
  2. 2Activate the left turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet before the intersection.
  3. 3Slow down and yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
  4. 4Complete the turn into the leftmost available lane of the one-way street.

Answer

The correct procedural order is: (1) Check mirrors/blind spots and move into the lane closest to the center line, (2) Activate the left turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet, (3) Slow down and yield to oncoming vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, and (4) Complete the turn into the leftmost available lane of the one-way street.
Executing a safe left turn onto a one-way street requires first positioning the vehicle near the center line, then giving a continuous signal for at least 100 feet, yielding right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians at the intersection, and finally entering the leftmost destination lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Select the correct lane position
Vehicle is safely positioned near the center line of the two-way road.
Establishing proper lane position early prevents cutting across traffic lanes abruptly.
2
Signal intention to turn
Turn signal is activated at least 100 feet prior to the intersection.
Traffic laws mandate continuous signaling for at least 100 feet to warn surrounding traffic.
3
Assess intersection and yield
Speed is reduced and right-of-way is granted to oncoming traffic and vulnerable road users.
Left-turning vehicles must yield to oncoming straight-through traffic and pedestrians crossing the intersection.
4
Finish the turn into the designated lane
Vehicle enters the leftmost lane of the destination one-way road.
State driving regulations require turns into one-way streets to target the nearest left lane to avoid lane-straddling collisions.

Key Concept

Proper sequencing of lane positioning, signaling distance, yielding right-of-way, and lane entry when turning onto one-way roads.
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