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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are stopped at an intersection where the traffic signal light is solid red. A traffic officer directing traffic at the center of the intersection signals for you to proceed forward. Which of the following is the correct action to take?

  1. Proceed forward through the intersection as directed by the traffic officer.Answer
  2. B
    Remain stopped until the traffic light turns green, regardless of the officer's hand signals.
  3. C
    Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the right before proceeding.
  4. D
    Proceed only after flashing your high beams to confirm the officer's instruction.

Answer

Proceed forward through the intersection as directed by the traffic officer.
Directions given by a law enforcement officer or authorized traffic controller always take precedence over traffic signals, stop signs, or standard right-of-way rules. Drivers must follow the officer's signals even if they contradict electronic signals.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary authority controlling traffic at the intersection.
Recognize that an active traffic officer is giving manual directions.
Traffic laws mandate that directions from law enforcement or authorized traffic officers override automated traffic signals and posted signs.
2
Follow the officer's explicit signal.
Proceed safely through the intersection despite the red signal light.
Obeying the officer maintains safe traffic flow and complies with standard right-of-way priority laws.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Signal Priority
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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