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Difficulty: EasyTraffic Officer Signals and Temporary Control Devices

You enter an intersection where a working traffic signal displays a solid green light, but a police officer directing traffic explicitly motions for you to stop. Which action must you take?

  1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop as directed by the officer.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed through the intersection because an electronic green signal overrides manual officer commands.
  3. C
    Slow down and yield to oncoming vehicles, but continue driving without coming to a stop.
  4. D
    Flash your headlights to alert the officer and maintain your speed through the green signal.

Answer

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop as directed by the officer.
Manual directions given by a uniformed traffic officer or police officer always take priority over automated traffic signals, posted signs, and pavement markings. When an officer signals to stop, drivers must stop regardless of a green signal light.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the hierarchy of traffic control instructions at the intersection.
Recognize that human traffic officers take precedence over electronic traffic signals and physical signs.
Traffic safety rules establish that manual directions from authorized personnel override standard traffic control devices.
2
Determine the correct driving maneuver.
Follow the police officer's signal and bring the vehicle to a complete stop despite the green light.
Complying with the officer ensures intersection safety during traffic management or unexpected incidents.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Signal Priority
Estimated Time:45s
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