New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsEasy
You are approaching an intersection with a traffic light that is currently displaying a steady red arrow pointing left. What action should you take?
- ATurn left after yielding to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.
- BMake a U-turn if the intersection is clear.
- CStop completely and wait for a green arrow or steady green light.
- DProceed with caution if no oncoming traffic is present.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Stop completely and wait for a green arrow or steady green light.
A steady red arrow means you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow until a green arrow or steady green light appears. Proceeding on a red arrow is a traffic violation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; yielding is for a green arrow or steady green, not a red arrow.
- B. This is incorrect; a red arrow does not permit a U-turn and U-turns are often prohibited at intersections.
- D. This is incorrect; a red arrow prohibits proceeding in that direction.
Red Arrow Signal
A traffic signal displaying a steady red arrow indicates that turns in the direction of the arrow are prohibited.
- Must stop completely.
- Cannot proceed until a green arrow or steady green light appears.
- Applies to the specific turn direction indicated.
Memory trick: Red means stop, Green means go, Yellow prepare to slow.