A driver traveling along a two-lane residential street approaches an uncontrolled intersection with the intention of turning left. Which set of signaling and right-of-way procedures is legally required before executing the turn?
- Activate the turn signal continuously for at least 100 feet prior to the turn, and yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles and traffic arriving from the right that constitute an immediate hazard.Answer
- BActivate the turn signal 25 feet before reaching the intersection, and proceed with the left turn without yielding, as turning drivers automatically hold right-of-way over straight-traveling vehicles.
- CSignal immediately as the vehicle enters the intersection, and maintain right-of-way across oncoming lanes assuming oncoming drivers must stop for turning traffic.
- DSignal continuously for 50 feet prior to the turn, and yield exclusively to vehicles approaching from the left while ignoring traffic from the right.
Answer
The driver must signal continuously for at least 100 feet before initiating the left turn and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic as well as vehicles approaching from the right.
The correct option identifies both the statutory minimum continuous signaling distance (100 feet) and the correct yielding rule, requiring the left-turning vehicle to yield to oncoming traffic and vehicles on the right at an uncontrolled intersection.
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Turning Procedures and Right-of-Way at Uncontrolled Intersections