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Who's at fault when Driver A turns left into oncoming traffic at an intersection and collides with Driver B who was driving with his lights off at night?
Good question, but it depends on several factors. Specifically: 1. All states have comparative negligence laws. For some, you can split the fault and both parties pay. For others, if you're more than 51% at-fault, you can't collect for your damages. In others, if you're both 50% at-fault, neither driver can collect from the other party. 2. You'd want to do a scene inspection of the loss location, preferably at the same time of night that the loss occurred. Are the streets well-lit, or completely dark except for vehicle headlights? Are the streets lit by nearby stores or parking lots? 3. On the night of the accident, was it a clear night? Full moon? Again, you'd want to determine if the streets had any light. 4. What was the point-of-impact? If Driver B, who didn't have his lights on, broadsided Driver A's vehicle, there would be definite comparative negligence on Driver B. 5. What kind of car was Driver B operating? A large, white SUV would probably be more visible than a dark blue Miata. 6. Did any cars pass through the intersection prior to Driver B? This could affect liability, as Driver A would naturally expect to see other headlights and could have been "blinded" by recent passing vehicles. All in all, I'd expect most claims adjusters to assess some liability to Driver B, given the circumstances of the loss.
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How do you make a turn at an intersection?
Answer about left turnsCarefully, unless you are in China. The person turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. At a regular traffic light, you should enter the intersection. When the oncoming traffic stops for the red light you Amy proceed in order to clear the intersection.
How do you make a left turn at an intersection?
Answer about left turnsCarefully, unless you are in China. The person turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. At a regular traffic light, you should enter the intersection. When the oncoming traffic stops for the red light you Amy proceed in order to clear the intersection.
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection a motorist must yield to?
Oncoming Traffic
Who must drivers turning left at an intersection yield to?
Drivers turning left at an intersection must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Who must yield when making a left turn in an intersection?
When making a left turn in an intersection, the driver must yield to oncoming traffic.
When crossing an intersection, what important action should you remember to do?
When crossing an intersection, it is important to remember to look both ways for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
When making a left turn where there no stop sign in an intersection who has the right a way?
Oncoming traffic does, unless they have a stop sign.
How do you properly make a right turn at an intersection?
To properly make a right turn at an intersection, signal your intention to turn, check for pedestrians and oncoming traffic, slow down, and make the turn from the right lane closest to the curb. Yield to any pedestrians and oncoming traffic before completing the turn.
How do you properly execute a right turn at an intersection?
To properly execute a right turn at an intersection, signal your intention to turn, check for pedestrians and oncoming traffic, slow down, and make the turn from the right lane closest to the curb. Yield to any pedestrians in the crosswalk and oncoming traffic before completing the turn.
Who must yield the right-of-way when making a left turn at an intersection?
When making a left turn at an intersection, the driver must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
What does it mean when you see a yellow arrow at an intersection?
A yellow arrow at an intersection means that the signal is about to change from green to red, and you should prepare to stop or yield to oncoming traffic.
When turning left at a green light do you stop then go or just go if theres no oncoming traffic?
You continue through the turn but only after you make sure that there is no oncoming traffic. It is your responsibility to yield to vehicles that are coming straight through the intersection.
