Car permit · Signals and markings
Which of these must you obey if they give you conflicting instructions?
Correct answer: A police officer directing traffic.
Answer options
- AA police officer directing traffic Correct
- BA traffic light showing steady red
- CA stop sign at the corner
Why
Directions from a police officer controlling traffic override signs, signals, and pavement markings. If an officer waves you through a red light or tells you to stop at a green one, do what the officer says.
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Topic: Signals and markings License: Car permit
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