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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are approaching a four-way intersection where the traffic signal displays a solid red light. A police officer stationed in the center of the intersection manually signals for your lane of traffic to proceed forward, while cross-traffic has a solid green light. Which vehicle has the right-of-way to enter the intersection first?

  1. Your vehicle, because directions given by a police officer override traffic signals and lights.Answer
  2. B
    The cross-traffic vehicle, because a solid green light always provides legal precedence over a red light.
  3. C
    The vehicle approaching from the right lane of the cross street, according to standard uncontrolled intersection precedence.
  4. D
    Neither vehicle, because all drivers must stop and wait until the electronic signal cycles back to green.

Answer

Your vehicle has the right-of-way because hand signals and verbal directions from a police officer override all traffic control signals and signs.
Directions given by a law enforcement officer or traffic control official supersede electronic signals, stop signs, and standard right-of-way rules. Drivers must obey the officer's signals immediately and safely, even when told to move through a red light.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the controlling authority at the intersection.
A police officer is actively giving manual traffic directions in the intersection.
Traffic laws establish a strict hierarchy of control at intersections.
2
Apply the rule governing traffic officer priority versus traffic control signals.
The officer's instruction to proceed supersedes your solid red light and the cross-traffic's solid green light.
Manual directions from authorized personnel override automated signals and posted signs in all circumstances.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Priority Over Signals and Signs
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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