California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsMedium
You are approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has a steady green light along with a red arrow pointing left. What does this signal mean for a driver in the left turn lane?
- AYou may proceed straight through the intersection or turn right, but not left.
- BYou may turn left immediately, as long as the intersection is clear.
- CYou must stop and wait for a green arrow before turning left.
- DYou may turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. You must stop and wait for a green arrow before turning left.
A steady red arrow means you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow until a green arrow or green light appears. Even if other directions have a green light, the red arrow specifically prohibits the indicated turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Incorrect; a red arrow specifically prohibits the turn indicated, regardless of other signals.
- B. Incorrect; a red arrow explicitly prohibits the turn until a green signal.
- D. Incorrect; a red arrow means stop, not yield and proceed.
Steady Red Arrow
A steady red arrow traffic signal means you must stop and cannot make the turn indicated by the arrow until a green arrow or a full green light appears.
- Prohibits turns in the direction of the arrow.
- Requires a full stop.
- Wait for a green arrow or green light to proceed.
Memory trick: Red arrow, red light, stop your flight!