New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are approaching a multi-lane intersection with a traffic signal. The signal for your lane shows a red light with a green arrow pointing to the right. What action should you take?
- AYou may turn right after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in your path.
- BProceed straight through the intersection without stopping.
- CYou may turn right after stopping, even if the intersection is not clear.
- DStop and wait for the red light to turn green before turning right.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. You may turn right after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in your path.
A red light with a green arrow means you must stop for the red light if going straight, but you may proceed in the direction of the arrow (right turn in this case) after yielding to any pedestrians or vehicles in your path. It's a protected turn, but still requires yielding.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The red light prohibits going straight; the green arrow is only for the indicated turn.
- C. You must always yield to pedestrians and other traffic before proceeding, even on a protected turn.
- D. The green arrow specifically allows a right turn, even with the red light.
Red Light with Green Arrow
A traffic signal indicating that you must stop if proceeding straight, but you may proceed in the direction of the green arrow after yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians.
- Allows a protected turn in the arrow's direction.
- Still requires yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles.
- The red light applies to all other movements from that lane.
Memory trick: Arrow's Green: Your Turn's Seen, But Yield Keen!