Car permit · Signals and markings
A signal shows a red light together with a green arrow. What does this combination mean?
Correct answer: You may go, but only the way the green arrow points.
Answer options
- AEveryone must stop, no matter which way they are going
- BYou must stay stopped until the red light turns green
- CYou may go, but only the way the green arrow points Correct
Why
A green arrow permits movement only in the direction it points, even while the round red light holds all other movements. You must still yield to pedestrians and to vehicles already in the intersection.
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Topic: Signals and markings License: Car permit
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