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Difficulty: HardTraffic Light Signals

A motorist positioning a vehicle in a designated turn lane arrives at an intersection where the overhead traffic signal controls the movement with a steady red arrow. No regulatory signs regarding turns on red are posted. Under standard traffic light signal regulations, what action must the driver take?

  1. Stop completely at the marked stop line and remain stopped until a green signal indication appears.Answer
  2. B
    Come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then complete the turn when clear.
  3. C
    Slow down and yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles, proceeding through the turn without coming to a full stop if clear.
  4. D
    Proceed cautiously through the intersection after checking that pedestrian crosswalks are unoccupied.

Answer

The driver must bring the vehicle to a full stop at the stop line and remain stopped until a green signal indication appears.
A steady red arrow signal means STOP. Drivers facing a steady red arrow may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow and must remain stopped behind the stop line or crosswalk until a green signal indication is displayed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic light signal indication and its direction.
The signal displays a steady red arrow controlling turns in that specific direction.
Traffic light signals govern movement based on light color and shape.
2
Distinguish between steady circular red signals and steady red arrow signals.
A circular red light allows right turns after a complete stop unless prohibited, whereas a steady red arrow designates a lane-specific prohibition against entering the intersection for that turning movement.
Arrow signals provide lane-specific direction and override general circular signal permissions.
3
Determine the required legal driver response.
The driver must remain stopped behind the stop line until the arrow turns green.
Standard traffic regulations mandate remaining stationary during a steady red arrow phase.

Key Concept

Meaning of Steady Red Arrow Signals
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Traffic Light Signals

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