In California, according to LAPD, a stop is 5 seconds at the stop line. It would be the driver who ran the stop and struck the left turning vehicle. Of course its the CHIP that works witht he DMV to dish out driving laws. Check out your state highway patrol or DMV website.
stopping an oncoming vehicle.
If you can see the oncoming vehicle then he can see you. Dim your lights at that time.
A vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
no, it is their fault for not letting you know they were stopping.
Within 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
Both.
When you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or you come up behind a vehicle.
An oncoming vehicle that drifts into your lane of traffic is an immediate hazard. Drivers must be prepared for the unexpected and take evasive action to avoid a collision.
At night a driver should dim his headlights when an oncoming motor vehicle comes within 1,000 feet. You should switch your headlights from full beam to dipped beam when a oncoming car passes. It is unsafe to leave your headlights on full beam as it blinds the driver of the oncoming car.
At night a driver should dim his headlights when an oncoming motor vehicle comes within 1,000 feet. You should switch your headlights from full beam to dipped beam when a oncoming car passes. It is unsafe to leave your headlights on full beam as it blinds the driver of the oncoming car.
500ft if it's oncoming. 350ft if you're coming up behind someone.
200 ft