New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are driving on a multi-lane roadway and observe a traffic signal with a solid red light and a green arrow pointing right. What action should you take?
- AProceed straight through the intersection if no traffic is present.
- BStop completely, then make a right turn after yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
- CMake a U-turn if the intersection is clear and safe.
- DWait for the entire signal to turn green before making any movement.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Stop completely, then make a right turn after yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
A solid red light means stop. However, a green arrow pointing right (or left, if permitted) allows you to turn in that direction after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and cross-traffic. This is often referred to as 'right on red after stop' or 'left on red after stop' in some jurisdictions, but with an arrow, it's a specific indication for that turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; the solid red light prohibits proceeding straight.
- C. This is incorrect; a U-turn is generally not permitted on a red light or red arrow, and is not indicated by this signal combination.
- D. This is incorrect; the green arrow specifically allows the right turn without waiting for the full light to change.
Red Light with Green Arrow
A traffic signal displaying a solid red light for straight-through traffic but a green arrow for a specific turn direction means drivers must stop, then may proceed with the indicated turn after yielding.
- Stop first for the red light.
- Green arrow permits the specific turn.
- Must yield to pedestrians and other traffic before turning.
Memory trick: Red means stop, but green arrow gives you a shot.