New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are driving on a multi-lane roadway and observe a traffic signal with a green arrow pointing left, illuminated simultaneously with a solid red light. What action should you take?
- AYou must stop completely and wait for the red light to change to green for all movements.
- BYou may proceed to turn left, but must stop for all other movements.
- CYou should prepare to stop, as the green arrow is about to turn off.
- DYou may proceed straight or turn right, but not turn left.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You may proceed to turn left, but must stop for all other movements.
A green arrow illuminated with a solid red light indicates that only the specific movement shown by the arrow (in this case, a left turn) is permitted. All other movements (straight, right turn) are prohibited by the solid red light.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; the green arrow overrides the red light for its specific direction.
- C. The green arrow grants immediate permission for that movement, not a warning to stop.
- D. The solid red light prohibits all other movements, while the green arrow grants permission for the left turn.
Green Arrow with Red Light
A green arrow illuminated simultaneously with a solid red light indicates that only the specific movement shown by the arrow is permitted, while all other movements must stop.
- Permits only the indicated turn.
- Red light still applies to all other directions.
- Often used at complex intersections.
Memory trick: Arrow and a solid light, only the arrow's way is right!