When you’re preparing for the DMV written test or driving written test, you may encounter the question: what does a green arrow showing with a red traffic light means?
This situation happens when you drive arrive at an intersection, with a red traffic light ball, and at the same time, a green arrow displaying.
It signals that the driver (you) can carefully proceed by turning either right or left in the specific turning lane, following the direction of the arrow, and only after yielding the right of way to other pedestrians and vehicles that are already in the intersection. You cannot go straight if you’re in the straight lane, as the red light ball indicates you stop.
Explanation: A Green Arrow is Displayed At The Same Time As A Red Light
A Green Arrow Showing With A Red Traffic Light Means means that you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow in that direction turn lane.
A green arrow means go, but it requires you to first yield to any pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians remaining in the intersection. The green arrow allows you to make a protected turn in the direction it points.
A red light directs oncoming traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, not traveling in the direction indicated by the arrow, to come to a stop.
Final Thought
In many intersections, turning lanes may be controlled by green arrows. When you see a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light, the green arrow means turns in the direction of the arrow are allowed, while lanes designated for straight-through traffic are halted by a red light.
This specific sequencing of lights is designed to optimize the flow of traffic, ensuring smooth navigation in both directions.
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