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Difficulty: MediumPavement Markings and Lane Lines

When preparing to make a right turn at an intersection on a street with a designated bicycle lane separated by a solid white line, a driver is legally permitted to enter the bicycle lane within 200 feet of the turn after yielding to any bicyclists.

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The statement is TRUE. Drivers preparing to turn right must safely merge into the bicycle lane within 200 feet of the intersection after yielding to cyclists.
The statement is correct because state traffic laws require motorists turning right to signal, check for bicycle traffic, yield if necessary, and merge into the bicycle lane within 100 to 200 feet of the intersection before making the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the pavement marking and scenario
The roadway features a bicycle lane designated by a solid white lane line near an intersection where the driver intends to make a right turn.
Understanding pavement line rules regarding bicycle lanes is essential for executing safe right turns.
2
Apply statutory rules for right turns across bicycle lanes
Traffic safety regulations require drivers to enter the bicycle lane 100 to 200 feet before the intersection before completing a right turn, rather than turning directly across the lane from an adjacent travel lane.
Merging into the bicycle lane first ensures that the driver does not turn directly into the path of an approaching bicyclist (a 'right-hook' collision).
3
Verify safety requirements prior to crossing the solid white line
The driver must signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and yield the right-of-way to any bicyclists already in the lane before entering.
Bicyclists in the bike lane have the right-of-way.

Key Concept

Bicycle Lane Pavement Markings and Turn Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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