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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are approaching a signalized intersection with a solid green circular light, intending to make a left turn. Directly opposite you, an oncoming vehicle is approaching the intersection with its right-turn signal activated. Which driver must yield the right-of-way in this situation?

  1. You must yield to the oncoming vehicle turning right and wait until the intersection is clear before executing your left turn.Answer
  2. B
    The oncoming vehicle must yield to you because drivers executing right turns must yield to all vehicles making left turns.
  3. C
    You have the right-of-way because a solid green circular signal grants immediate priority to left-turning traffic over right-turning traffic.
  4. D
    You must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the signal light turns red before executing your turn.

Answer

You must yield to the oncoming vehicle turning right and wait until the intersection is clear before executing your left turn.
When facing a solid green circular light, turning left is an unprotected maneuver. Drivers turning left must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic approaching from the opposite direction, including vehicles proceeding straight or turning right, until it is safe to complete the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal state and vehicle maneuvers.
Both vehicles face a solid green circular light; one vehicle intends to turn left across oncoming lanes, while the other intends to turn right.
Right-of-way priority depends on whether the turn is protected or unprotected.
2
Apply standard DMV right-of-way rules for unprotected left turns.
Drivers turning left on a solid green circular signal must yield to all oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.
Unprotected left turns cross opposing traffic lanes and require yielding until a safe gap exists.

Key Concept

Unprotected Left Turn Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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