Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard
You are driving on a Florida roadway. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the right-of-way rules when making a left turn at an intersection with a green light?
- AYou have the right-of-way over all oncoming traffic.
- BYou have the right-of-way only if there is a green arrow.
- CYou must yield to through traffic but have right-of-way over pedestrians.
- DYou must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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Correct answer: D. You must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
When making a left turn on a solid green light, you must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that is moving straight through the intersection and to any pedestrians in the crosswalk. A green arrow would grant a protected turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; a solid green light for a left turn does not grant right-of-way over oncoming traffic.
- B. A green arrow grants a protected left turn, meaning you have the right-of-way. A solid green light does not.
- C. You must yield to both through traffic AND pedestrians when making an unprotected left turn.
Left Turn Right-of-Way (Green Light)
When making a left turn on a solid green light, drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A green arrow provides a protected turn.
- Solid green light: yield to oncoming traffic.
- Solid green light: yield to pedestrians.
- Green arrow: protected turn, right-of-way.
- Always ensure intersection is clear before turning.
Memory trick: Green light for left, but yield to oncoming zest; pedestrians always get the best.