Right turn at a signal — motorcycle hidden behind an oncoming car
Look at the picture, read the situation, and mark each of the three statements true (○) or false (✕). All three right scores 2 points.
You are approaching a signalized intersection at 30 km/h and intend to turn right. A white passenger car is coming straight through in the oncoming lane, with a motorcycle riding alongside just behind it. There is a pedestrian crossing, with pedestrians, on the road you are turning into. Answer true or false for each of the following.
- (1)You pay attention only to the oncoming passenger car, overlook the motorcycle behind it, and start your right turn.
- (2)You turn right only after the motorcycle in the oncoming lane has also passed completely.
- (3)There are people on the pedestrian crossing on the road you are turning into, but you make your right turn first and drive through.
Show the answers and explanation
- (1) ✕ FalseYou pay attention only to the oncoming passenger car, overlook the motorcycle behind it, and start your right turn.
- (2) ○ TrueYou turn right only after the motorcycle in the oncoming lane has also passed completely.
- (3) ✕ FalseThere are people on the pedestrian crossing on the road you are turning into, but you make your right turn first and drive through.
Explanation
When turning right, the biggest risk is overlooking a motorcycle hidden behind an oncoming vehicle (Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 7, 1(1)). As a rule, start your right turn only after the oncoming car and motorcycle have passed completely. Pedestrians have priority at a pedestrian crossing under the Road Traffic Act, Art. 38, so a right-turning vehicle waits until the pedestrians have finished crossing.
Source: Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 7, 1(1) (overlooking an oncoming motorcycle when turning right) / Road Traffic Act, Art. 38 (priority at pedestrian crossings)
