Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard
You are driving on a Florida roadway and need to turn right at an intersection. There is a bicyclist ahead of you, also signaling a right turn. What is your legal responsibility regarding the bicyclist?
- AYou may turn simultaneously with the bicyclist, as long as you maintain a safe distance.
- BYou have the right-of-way and can proceed with your turn as long as you do not hit the bicyclist.
- CYou must yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist and allow them to complete their turn first.
- DYou should honk your horn to alert the bicyclist of your presence and proceed.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. You must yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist and allow them to complete their turn first.
Florida law generally requires drivers to yield to bicyclists when making a turn, especially when the bicyclist is already in the intersection or signaling their intention to turn. Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as motor vehicle operators, and drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with them.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Turning simultaneously is risky and could lead to a collision if the bicyclist's path changes slightly or speed differs.
- B. This is incorrect and dangerous; drivers must yield, not assume right-of-way.
- D. Honking could startle the bicyclist and is not a substitute for yielding.
Bicyclist Right-of-Way (Turning)
When turning, drivers must yield the right-of-way to bicyclists who are already in the intersection or signaling their intention to turn, treating them like any other vehicle.
- Bicyclists have same rights as vehicles.
- Yield to bicyclists when turning.
- Exercise due care to avoid collision.
Memory trick: When turning, 'Bike First' for safety's sake.