Four traffic participants arrive at a signalized intersection at the same time. Arrange the following participants in the correct order of right-of-way precedence, from FIRST to proceed (highest priority) to LAST to proceed (lowest priority).
- 1An emergency vehicle approaching with active siren and flashing lights
- 2A pedestrian lawfully walking across the street within a marked crosswalk
- 3A car traveling straight through the intersection on a solid green light
- 4A car making an unprotected left turn on a solid green light
Answer
The correct order of precedence from highest priority (first to proceed) to lowest priority (last to proceed) is: (1) Emergency vehicle with active siren and lights, (2) Pedestrian lawfully walking in the crosswalk, (3) Car traveling straight through on a solid green light, and (4) Car making an unprotected left turn on a solid green light.
Emergency vehicles with active sirens and lights always have ultimate right-of-way. Once clear, pedestrians lawfully crossing in marked crosswalks must be yielded to. Next, traffic traveling straight through an intersection on a solid green light has right-of-way over oncoming traffic making an unprotected left turn.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Right-of-Way Hierarchy at Signalized Intersections
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