Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are preparing to make a left turn at an intersection in Florida. The traffic light is green, but there are several oncoming vehicles approaching. What is your legal obligation regarding right-of-way?
- AYou should honk your horn to signal your intention to turn and then proceed.
- BYou must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic before completing your turn.
- CYou have the right-of-way because you have a green light, so proceed with your turn.
- DYou may proceed with your turn if you can complete it before the oncoming vehicles reach the intersection.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic before completing your turn.
In Florida, a green light for a left turn means you may proceed, but you must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicles that are close enough to be an immediate hazard. The green light does not automatically give you priority over oncoming traffic when turning left.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Honking does not grant right-of-way and can be considered aggressive driving.
- C. This is incorrect; a green light for a left turn does not grant automatic right-of-way over oncoming traffic.
- D. This is dangerous and illegal; you must yield, not try to 'beat' oncoming traffic.
Left Turn Right-of-Way (Green Light)
When making a left turn on a green light in Florida, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that poses an immediate hazard.
- A green light permits the turn but does not give absolute right-of-way.
- Oncoming straight-through traffic has priority.
- Wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic or for the light to change (if protected arrow).
Memory trick: Green Light Left, Yield with Zest.