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Difficulty: MediumTurning Procedures and Signaling

A vehicle arrives at a signalized intersection intending to make a left turn. The traffic light displays a solid circular green signal, and oncoming traffic is moving straight through the intersection. What is the driver legally required to do before completing the turn?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and proceed only when a safe gap existsAnswer
  2. B
    Proceed immediately with the turn because a circular green light gives turning vehicles full right-of-way
  3. C
    Stop and wait until the traffic signal turns red before initiating the turn across oncoming lanes
  4. D
    Activate the turn signal 25 feet before turning to gain right-of-way over oncoming vehicles

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and proceed only when a safe gap exists.
When a traffic signal displays a solid circular green light, a left turn is unprotected. Drivers preparing to turn left must yield to all oncoming traffic traveling straight or turning right, completing the turn only when a safe opening is available.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify signal type
The light is a solid circular green signal (unprotected turn).
Solid green circular lights permit turns, but do not provide a protected left-turn phase (such as a green arrow).
2
Determine right-of-way priority
Oncoming traffic traveling straight through has the right-of-way.
Traffic laws dictate that drivers turning left across traffic lanes must yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
3
Execute the turn safely
Wait in or before the intersection until a safe gap in oncoming traffic permits completion of the turn.
Ensures collision avoidance and compliance with turning laws.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Yield Rules
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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