![]() ![]() Making unsafe lane changes without checking both rear and side view mirrors and signaling is a major cause of “sideswipe” accidents that can result in vehicles (especially motorcycles) from being run off the road. Changing Lanes on A Highway or Surface Street: CVC 22107 states that no vehicle may turn a vehicle from a direct course either to the right or left until the movement can be made with reasonable safety and only after providing an appropriate signal.This means that the party turning left must yield to persons coming from the opposite direction. ![]() Left Hand Turns: In general the party intending to turn left across oncoming traffic or make a U-turn has a duty to not initiate the turn unless and until all approaching vehicles are a sufficient enough distance to not constitute a hazard.CVC 21703 states that persons should not follow behind each other “more closely than is reasonable and prudent” given the speed of the car in front and the traffic and roadway conditions. Prohibition Against Following Too Closely : Following too close to the vehicle in front of you or “tailgating” is a major cause of freeway accidents and rear end collisions in or around intersections on surface streets.The driver may then proceed and all other approaching vehicles must yield the right of way to the vehicle entering or crossing the intersection. Finally, CVC 21802 mandates that any vehicle approaching a stop sign should come to a complete stop and yield the right of way to other vehicles which are close enough to constitute an “immediate hazard” and should continue to yield until it is safe to proceed. Section 21453 requires all automobiles to come to a complete stop prior to the limit line when facing a red, steady circular traffic signal and prohibits entering or turning on a red turn signal prior to the light changing to a green arrow. Section 21452 states that a driver facing a yellow traffic light is being warned that a red light is imminent. Section 21800 applies to intersections not controlled by lights or signs and states that a motor vehicle approaching an intersection must yield the right of way to vehicles approaching from a different highway, vehicles that have entered the intersection first, and, in general, requires that the vehicle on the left yield to the one on the right. Intersection Traffic Safety Laws: There are many California Vehicle Code sections that apply to persons approaching, passing through or turning in and around roadway crossings.CVC 2218 require such a signal for a distance of 100 feet prior to the initiation of the deviation right or left. The Duty to Signal An Intent to Turn: Many times, drivers who cause traffic collisions fail to properly communicate an intention to turn prior to the turning movement. ![]() Passing over double yellow lines is prohibited except when turning into to a driveway or in certain turn lanes. In general, all vehicles must drive on the right side of the roadway under CVC 21650 unless they are overtaking and passing (21650(a)), turning left (21650(b)) or when the right side of the road is closed to traffic because of construction or repair (21650(c)).
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