When approaching a red light with a green arrow, what should you do?

When approaching a red light with a green arrow, what should you do?

• A. You may proceed in the direction of the arrow if the way is clear; otherwise, follow the normal red light rule.
• B. Stop, then proceed through the intersection on the green arrow immediately.
• C. Ignore the arrow and treat it as a solid red.
• D. Yield to pedestrians and then go only if no pedestrians are present.

Answer: (A)

A green arrow means you have a protected turn in the direction it points. You may proceed in that direction if the way is clear and it’s safe to do so. If another vehicle or a pedestrian is in the way, you must stop and wait until the path is clear or the signal changes. Always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles already in the intersection. You don’t ignore the arrow or turn when it’s not safe; you also don’t spend extra time waiting for everyone to be gone—you proceed when you can do so safely under the arrow.

A green arrow means you have a protected turn in the direction it points. You may proceed in that direction if the way is clear and it’s safe to do so. If another vehicle or a pedestrian is in the way, you must stop and wait until the path is clear or the signal changes. Always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles already in the intersection. You don’t ignore the arrow or turn when it’s not safe; you also don’t spend extra time waiting for everyone to be gone—you proceed when you can do so safely under the arrow.