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Difficulty: EasyPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

A driver is preparing to make a right turn at an intersection marked with green pavement paint across the bicycle lane conflict area. A bicyclist is approaching alongside the vehicle in the bicycle lane, traveling straight ahead. What is the driver legally required to do before executing the turn?

  1. Yield the right-of-way to the approaching bicyclist and wait for the lane to clear before turning.Answer
  2. B
    Turn immediately across the green bicycle lane, assuming motor vehicles always have right-of-way over bicycles.
  3. C
    Treat the green pavement markings as a mandatory stop requirement for bicyclists whenever turning cars are present.
  4. D
    Stop completely and refrain from turning until a law enforcement officer gives manual permission to cross the green paint.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the approaching bicyclist and wait for the lane to clear before turning.
Green pavement markings in a bicycle lane indicate a conflict area where vehicle and bicycle paths intersect. Drivers turning right across a bicycle lane are legally required to yield the right-of-way to bicyclists moving straight ahead before turning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic scenario and markings
The driver is turning right across a marked green bicycle lane conflict zone while a bicyclist is approaching alongside traveling straight.
Green pavement paint highlights areas where bicycle and motor vehicle paths cross, emphasizing potential conflict points.
2
Apply right-of-way rules for turning vehicles crossing bicycle lanes
Through traffic (the bicyclist) has priority over turning traffic (the driver).
Drivers crossing a bicycle lane must yield to any bicyclist already in or approaching the lane before making a turn.

Key Concept

Bicycle Lane Conflict Zones and Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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