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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light is displaying a solid green signal. A police officer directing traffic at the intersection signals for you to stop. What is the correct action to take?

  1. Stop immediately as directed by the officer, regardless of the green light.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed cautiously through the intersection because a solid green light gives you the right-of-way.
  3. C
    Stop briefly, then proceed through the intersection once you confirm cross traffic is clear.
  4. D
    Honk your horn to alert the officer that the signal light is green before driving through.

Answer

Stop immediately as directed by the officer, regardless of the green light.
Directions given by a law enforcement or traffic officer always supersede automated traffic light signals and posted signs. When an officer signals a driver to stop at a green light, the driver must follow the officer's instruction for safety.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the controlling authority at the intersection.
Recognize that both an electronic traffic signal (green light) and a manual direction from a police officer are present.
Determining priority among conflicting signals is required to establish right-of-way.
2
Apply the right-of-way hierarchy rule for traffic control.
The manual directions of a law enforcement or traffic officer supersede all automated traffic signals and signs.
Traffic officers manage traffic under special situations, emergencies, or safety hazards.
3
Select the required driver action.
Obey the officer's command and stop the vehicle.
Failing to obey a traffic officer's direction is a violation of traffic safety laws.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Signal Priority
Estimated Time:45s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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