While you are in an intersection waiting to make a left turn, the traffic signal light turns red. You should:
|
Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
|
|
|
Back up from the intersection after making sure it is clear.
|
|
|
Proceed slowly through the intersection even if the light is red.
|
|
|
Wait in the intersection until the light turns green again.
|
Explanation
If a driver has entered an intersection to make a left turn while the traffic signal was green, they are allowed to complete the turn even after the signal turns red, as long as it is safe to do so.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 18.1% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Negotiating Intersections
You come to an intersection where your view to the side is blocked. What should you do?When a stop is required at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk:You reach an intersection with a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop:When a stop line is present at a stop sign, drivers must stop:You are stopped behind other vehicles waiting at a stop sign. When the intersection is clear:Drivers can proceed through an intersection with a stop sign, but no stop line or crosswalk:An open/uncontrolled intersection is one:When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk or stop line, drivers should stop their vehicles as close to the sign as possible.At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: