Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Signs and SignalsHard
A driver is attempting to make a left turn at an intersection with a green traffic light. However, there is an oncoming vehicle that has also entered the intersection. Which vehicle has the right-of-way?
- AThe vehicle making the left turn, as they have a green light.
- BThe vehicle that entered the intersection first.
- CThe oncoming vehicle, as they are proceeding straight.
- DNeither; both vehicles must yield and wait for the other to clear.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The oncoming vehicle, as they are proceeding straight.
When making a left turn on a green light without a green arrow, the driver must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic that is proceeding straight or turning right. The oncoming vehicle proceeding straight has the right-of-way.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A green light for a left turn is usually not a protected turn unless there's a green arrow, requiring yielding to straight-through traffic.
- B. While 'first in, first out' applies at four-way stops, it's not the primary rule for left turns on a green light with oncoming traffic.
- D. While caution is necessary, one vehicle typically has the right-of-way to ensure orderly traffic flow.
Right-of-Way at Intersections (Left Turn)
When making a left turn at an intersection with a green light (without a green arrow), the turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.
- Left turns require yielding to oncoming traffic.
- This applies even if you have a green light, unless it's a protected green arrow.
- Safety and preventing collisions are paramount.
- Only proceed with a left turn when the path is clear and safe.
Memory trick: Turn left, yield right; straight always has the light!