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When directed by a traffic officer to proceed through an intersection, a driver must remain stopped if the traffic light signal is displaying a steady red light.

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False. Drivers must obey instructions given by a traffic officer even when those instructions conflict with automated traffic light signals.
The statement is false because directions from a traffic officer take precedence over traffic signals. When an officer signals a driver to proceed, the driver must follow the officer's direction regardless of the red light.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary traffic control authority present at the intersection.
Recognize that a human traffic officer's direction supersedes automated traffic signals.
Standard traffic safety rules mandate that manual direction by authorized law enforcement takes precedence over signals and signs.
2
Determine the required legal driver response.
Proceed safely through the intersection as directed by the officer despite the red light.
Refusing to proceed when directed by a traffic officer obstructs traffic and violates traffic control laws.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Control Priority Over Traffic Signals
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Traffic Light Signals

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