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Difficulty: MediumTurning Procedures and Signaling

A motorist approaches an intersection intending to turn left. The traffic signal displays a solid circular green light, and oncoming traffic is approaching from the opposite direction. Which of the following actions is the driver legally required to take?

  1. A
    Proceed with the left turn immediately because a solid green light grants the driver automatic right-of-way over oncoming traffic.
  2. Yield the right-of-way to all approaching oncoming traffic and pedestrians until it is safe to complete the turn.Answer
  3. C
    Turn into the rightmost lane of the intersecting road regardless of oncoming traffic once the turn signal has been active for 50 feet.
  4. D
    Stop at the stop line and remain stationary until the circular green light turns red before turning.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to all approaching oncoming traffic and pedestrians until it is safe to complete the turn.
When facing a solid green circular light, a left-turning vehicle has an unprotected turn. By law, the driver must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians close enough to pose a hazard before completing the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and turn status.
A solid green circular light indicates an unprotected left turn condition.
Unlike a green turn arrow, a solid circular green signal does not stop oncoming traffic.
2
Determine right-of-way requirements.
Oncoming traffic proceeding straight or turning right has the right-of-way.
Traffic safety laws mandate yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians in crosswalks before crossing traffic lanes.
3
Execute the turn safely.
Wait in the intersection or behind the limit line with wheels straight until a safe gap in oncoming traffic permits completing the turn.
Turning only when safe prevents broadside (t-bone) collisions.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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