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A driver on a multi-lane city roadway is approaching an intersection and intends to turn right. A marked bicycle lane runs along the right side of the road, and a bicyclist is proceeding straight through the intersection within that lane. Which of the following statements correctly describes the driver's legal duty when executing this turn?

  1. The driver must yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist, check blind spots, signal, and complete the turn only when it is safe to cross or merge into the bike lane.Answer
  2. B
    The driver holds right-of-way priority over the bicyclist because motor vehicles on the primary lane take precedence at urban intersections.
  3. C
    The driver should accelerate to pass the bicyclist immediately before the intersection to execute the right turn ahead of the bicycle.
  4. D
    The driver may turn directly across the bike lane without yielding, provided the turn signal was activated continuously for at least 100 feet prior to turning.

Answer

The driver must yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist, check blind spots, signal, and complete the turn only when it is safe to cross or merge into the bike lane.
When executing a right turn across a bicycle lane, drivers must treat the bike lane like any standard lane of traffic. Drivers are legally obligated to check mirrors, perform a shoulder blind-spot check, signal their intent, and yield to any bicyclist proceeding straight through the intersection before completing the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze relative movements and lane rights at the intersection
The motor vehicle intends to alter its direction across a travel lane, whereas the bicyclist is continuing straight in a designated bicycle lane.
Traffic traveling straight through an intersection has right-of-way over vehicles turning across their path.
2
Apply statutory rules for sharing the road with micro-mobility and bicycles
The turning driver must treat the bicycle lane as an active traffic lane, checking mirrors and shoulder blind spots before yielding.
Cutting off a bicyclist who is proceeding straight (a 'right-hook' maneuver) violates right-of-way laws and causes high-severity accidents.

Key Concept

Yielding Right-of-Way to Bicycles When Turning Across Bike Lanes
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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