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An oncoming driver waves you through to turn left in front of them. What is the safest understanding of right-of-way here?
- A.The wave makes the other driver legally responsible for any crash
- B.You must turn immediately when waved
- C.The wave does not transfer legal right-of-way; you are still responsible if a crash occurs, so turn only when all lanes are clear
- D.Waving replaces traffic signals at intersections
Correct answer
C. The wave does not transfer legal right-of-way; you are still responsible if a crash occurs, so turn only when all lanes are clear
Why
Courtesy gestures do not change the law or guarantee other lanes are clear. As the turning driver you keep the duty to yield, so verify every affected lane yourself before turning.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Right-of-Way & Intersections · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-059).