Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayHard
A driver is traveling on a road with a designated bicycle lane. A bicyclist is riding in the lane ahead. The driver wants to make a right turn at the next intersection. What is the correct procedure for the driver?
- AWait behind the bicyclist until they have cleared the intersection, then turn.
- BSignal the turn, merge into the bicycle lane when safe, then make the turn.
- CSignal the turn, then turn right, as the bicyclist must yield to turning vehicles.
- DHonk and pass the bicyclist before the intersection, then make the turn.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Signal the turn, merge into the bicycle lane when safe, then make the turn.
When making a right turn across a bicycle lane, drivers must signal, then merge into the bicycle lane when safe to do so, before making the turn. This ensures the bicyclist's right-of-way and prevents 'right hook' collisions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Waiting behind the bicyclist is not always necessary or practical; merging is the correct procedure.
- C. This is incorrect and dangerous; the driver is responsible for yielding to the bicyclist in the lane before turning.
- D. Passing immediately before a turn is dangerous and does not allow for safe merging or yielding.
Right Turn Across Bicycle Lane
When turning right across a bicycle lane, drivers must signal, check for bicyclists, and merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn.
- Prevents 'right hook' collisions
- Bicyclists have right-of-way in their lane
- Merge into the lane before turning
Memory trick: Bike lane merge, then diverge!