Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayHard
A bicycle rider is traveling in the same direction as a vehicle and signals a left turn from the rightmost lane. The driver of the vehicle is in the lane to the left of the cyclist and is also preparing to turn left. Who has the right-of-way?
- AThe bicycle rider, as they are establishing their turn intention.
- BThe vehicle, because it is larger and faster.
- CBoth must yield to each other until communication is established.
- DThe vehicle, because it is in the leftmost turn lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The bicycle rider, as they are establishing their turn intention.
Texas law allows cyclists to occupy any part of a lane when preparing for a left turn, even from the rightmost lane if necessary for safety. If the cyclist has signaled and established their intention to turn left, the vehicle must yield to the cyclist's movement across lanes to complete the turn safely.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Vehicle size or speed does not determine right-of-way; safe driving and legal rules do.
- C. While communication is good, the law assigns right-of-way to facilitate orderly movement.
- D. While the car is in a typical left-turn lane, the cyclist's legal right to occupy a lane for a left turn means the car must yield.
Bicycle Left Turn Right-of-Way
A cyclist signaling a left turn, even from the rightmost lane, has the right-of-way to safely execute that turn, requiring vehicles to yield.
- Cyclists can occupy a full lane if needed for safety.
- Motorists must yield to cyclists when they are making legal maneuvers.
- Predictability and clear signaling are key for cyclists.
Memory trick: Cyclist's turn, give them space, safe journey at their pace.