Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesEasy
You are preparing to make a left turn at an intersection in Florida. There is an oncoming vehicle that has a green light and is approaching the intersection. What is your right-of-way obligation?
- AYou have the right-of-way if you signal your turn first.
- BThe oncoming vehicle has the right-of-way; you must yield.
- CYou both have the right-of-way; proceed with caution.
- DYou have the right-of-way if you can complete your turn before they reach the intersection.
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Correct answer: B. The oncoming vehicle has the right-of-way; you must yield.
When making a left turn, you must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicles that are close enough to be a hazard. The oncoming vehicle with a green light has the right-of-way.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Signaling does not grant right-of-way; it only communicates intent.
- C. Right-of-way is not shared in this manner; one party typically has it.
- D. This is a dangerous assumption and can lead to collisions; you must yield, not judge if you can 'make it'.
Left Turn Right-of-Way
When making a left turn, drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic that is a hazard.
- Oncoming traffic has priority.
- Yield to avoid collisions.
- Signal intent, but still yield.
Memory trick: Left turn, yield to what's ahead, otherwise, you'll feel dread!