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Difficulty: MediumTraffic Light Signals

You arrive at an intersection intending to turn left. The overhead traffic light displays a solid circular green signal, and vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction. Which of the following describes the legally required driver action?

  1. A
    Proceed with the left turn immediately, as a solid green light grants automatic right-of-way over oncoming traffic.
  2. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, completing the turn only when a safe gap exists.Answer
  3. C
    Stop completely at the stop line and wait until a green arrow signal appears before making the turn.
  4. D
    Turn left ahead of oncoming vehicles if your vehicle entered the intersection first.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, completing the turn only when a safe gap exists.
A solid green circular signal permits a driver to make a left turn, but the turn is unprotected. Under traffic law, drivers executing an unprotected left turn must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles close enough to constitute a hazard, as well as pedestrians in the crosswalk, before completing the maneuver.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and intended maneuver.
The signal is a solid circular green light and the intended action is a left turn across oncoming lanes.
Different light shapes (circular vs. arrow) dictate whether right-of-way is protected or unprotected.
2
Apply right-of-way rules for a solid circular green light.
Recognize that a solid circular green signal indicates an unprotected left turn.
Traffic traveling straight through from the opposite direction has the right-of-way over turning traffic.
3
Determine the required driver behavior.
Yield to all approaching oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing the street, then complete the turn when safe.
Traffic safety laws mandate yielding until a sufficient gap in traffic allows safe completion of the maneuver.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turns at Solid Green Signals
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Traffic Light Signals

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