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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are positioned in a dedicated left-turn lane at a signalized intersection where the traffic signal shows a flashing yellow arrow. Oncoming traffic is approaching with a solid green light. Which of the following rules determines your right-of-way precedence?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles and crossing pedestrians, proceeding with the turn only when there is a safe gap in traffic.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain the right-of-way over oncoming traffic because the arrow signal explicitly authorizes the turning movement.
  3. C
    Bring your vehicle to a mandatory complete stop at the stop line, remaining stopped until the signal changes to a solid green arrow.
  4. D
    Accelerate through the intersection immediately to complete the turn before oncoming vehicles reach the crosswalk.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles and crossing pedestrians, proceeding with the turn only when there is a safe gap in traffic.
A flashing yellow arrow indicates an unprotected left turn phase. Drivers turning left must yield to all oncoming traffic facing a solid green light as well as pedestrians crossing the intersection, proceeding only when a safe gap exists.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic control device for the turn lane
The driver faces a flashing yellow arrow signal.
The signal state dictates whether the left turn is protected (solid green arrow) or unprotected (flashing yellow arrow / solid green ball).
2
Determine the right-of-way obligations for a flashing yellow arrow
Left turns are permitted, but they are unprotected.
Under standard traffic laws, a flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn only after yielding to all opposing traffic and pedestrians crossing the lane.
3
Evaluate oncoming traffic conditions and execute the maneuver safely
Wait for a sufficient gap in oncoming traffic, then complete the turn.
Oncoming traffic has a solid green signal and possesses the legal right-of-way.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turns and Flashing Yellow Arrow Precedence
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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