Texas · Signs, Signals & Markings
At an intersection with a steady green light, a Texas driver making a left turn must still do what?
- Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Honk first
- Nothing — just turn
- Stop completely before turning
Correct answer
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
Why this is correct
A steady green ball at a Texas intersection means the driver may proceed but must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians in the crosswalk before turning left. Only a green arrow protects the left turn. Drivers 'trapped' in the intersection waiting to turn should complete the turn when the signal turns yellow and the oncoming lane clears.
Texas Driver Handbook, p. 20