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True or False: When using a marked two-stage bicycle turn queue box to execute a left turn at a signalized intersection, a bicyclist who has entered the box on a green signal phase is legally permitted to complete the turn immediately after re-orienting their bicycle, regardless of the traffic signal state on the cross street.

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False
The statement is false. When making a two-stage left turn using a bicycle turn queue box, the bicyclist must enter the box on a green light for their direction of travel, re-orient their bicycle toward the new direction, and remain stopped in the box until the traffic signal controlling the cross street turns green.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the structure and purpose of a two-stage bicycle turn queue box marking.
The turn queue box provides a designated space for bicyclists to make a safe two-stage left turn across multi-lane roads without having to merge into motor vehicle left-turn lanes.
Understanding the design intent helps determine proper signal phase compliance.
2
Analyze Stage 1 of the two-stage turning maneuver.
The bicyclist proceeds straight through the intersection on a green light, stops inside the marked queue box on the far right side of the intersection, and turns their bicycle to face the destination direction.
This completes the initial positioning phase of the turn.
3
Determine the required legal action for Stage 2 of the maneuver.
The bicyclist must remain stopped in the queue box and yield to cross traffic until the traffic signal governing the cross street changes to green.
Proceeding across the intersection while the cross-street signal is still red constitutes a red-light traffic violation.

Key Concept

Two-Stage Bicycle Turn Queue Box Signal Compliance
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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