Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesEasy
You are driving on a two-lane road and approach an intersection where a law enforcement officer is directing traffic. The officer signals you to proceed straight, even though the traffic light for your direction is red. What should you do?
- AProceed with caution only if no other vehicles are approaching the intersection.
- BWait for the officer to acknowledge your presence before moving forward.
- CStop at the red light and wait for it to turn green before proceeding.
- DFollow the directions given by the law enforcement officer.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Follow the directions given by the law enforcement officer.
In Florida, and generally everywhere, a law enforcement officer's directions always supersede traffic signals or signs. Their primary role is to ensure safety and maintain traffic flow.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Your action is determined by the officer's signal, not by your assessment of other traffic.
- B. You should follow the officer's signals promptly without waiting for personal acknowledgment.
- C. Traffic signals are superseded by law enforcement directives.
Officer's Directives
Directions given by a law enforcement officer directing traffic always take precedence over traffic signals, signs, or pavement markings.
- Officers' signals override all other traffic controls.
- Disobeying an officer's signal is a traffic infraction.
- Their primary goal is safety and traffic flow.
Memory trick: Officers Always Command Superiority Over Lights and Signs.