New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsEasy
You are approaching an intersection where the traffic signal displays a steady red light and a separate steady green arrow pointing to the right. Which action should you take?
- AYou may turn right after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.
- BStop completely and wait for a green light before turning right.
- CMake a U-turn if there is no oncoming traffic.
- DProceed straight through the intersection if the path is clear.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. You may turn right after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.
A steady red light with a green arrow indicates that traffic facing the red light must stop, but traffic in the lane controlled by the green arrow may proceed in the direction of the arrow after yielding to others.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; the green arrow specifically allows the turn after yielding.
- C. This is incorrect; a green arrow for a right turn does not permit a U-turn.
- D. This is incorrect; the red light prohibits going straight.
Red Light with Green Arrow
A traffic signal combination where a steady red light prohibits general movement, but a steady green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow after yielding.
- Indicates permissive movement in one direction.
- Yield to pedestrians and other traffic.
- Other movements are still prohibited by the red light.
Memory trick: Red means stop, but green's a sign, to turn with care, and keep the line.