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When approaching an intersection and the traffic light is red with a green arrow to turn right what do you do?
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What do the green arrows mean?
If you are referring to a green arrow pointing upwards at a traffic light then that is pretty much the same thing as a green light signalling for traffic to continue moving forward. Traffic is allowed to move in the direction of the arrow. Commonly used to allow "protected" left turns at an intersection while the red ball prevents traffic from going straight across the intersection.
When at an intersection when the traffic signal is showing a red light and a green arrow?
you must stop if traveling straight...you can go which ever way the green arrow is pointing, left or right.
Who has the right a way the person with a green light and a green arrow pointing left or the oncoming traffic does?
Normally, the green arrow would indicate that the opposing traffic has a red light and as such the green arrow traffic has right of way.However, due to mechanical or planning errors it is possible that the opposing traffic will also have a green light. If this happens, the opposing traffic (by virtue of going straight) has right of way. If this opposing traffic does not appear to be stopping, green arrow traffic should assume that opposing traffic has a green arrow and right of way. In the event of a collision when both have green, green arrow traffic (turning left) will be found at fault except in no-fault states where this will be considered a no-fault accident.
How does a trafffic light work?
A traffic light is placed at an intersection of two or more roadways. Each approach of the intersection has at least one signal head with three bulbs (red, yellow, and green) facing it. Cars approaching the intersection can go through it if the light facing them is green and cannot go through it when the light is red. Signals go from green to yellow (to slow down for the red) to red and then back to green. Only one of the two roads at a signalized intersection can have a green light at one time and the traffic on the other road must wait for the light facing them to turn green.
When a traffic light shows both a red light in a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn you?
If the green arrow shows for the direction you want to turn then you obey the green arrow, the red light is for all other traffic. The green arrow basically overrules the red light for the direction of the arrow.
If you are in a single left turn lane can you turn into the right lane with a green arrow?
Yes, of course you can, this should tell you that in your driver's hand book, when you go for your driver exam ( written and test drive) it would be a good idea to know all there is to know about the rules and regulations of the road or you will fail.Another view: If you are at an intersection where the left turn is clearly controlled by a signal (e.g.: red and green left turn arrows), it makes no difference whether there is oncoming traffic or not. You must wait for the green arrow signifying a legal left turn.However - if you are at an intersection where there IS a left-turn green arrow which goes out after a short time and there is NO red arrow present, THEN you may turn left when the green bullseye light controlling regular traffic is displayed and there is no oncoming traffic.
What does green arrow means?
A green arrow means that (assuming the traffic lights are not malfunctioning) it is safe to turn in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the correct lane. This is different from simply a green light, which means you may turn (if the green light is for the turn lane) but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
What does a green arrow mean?
A green arrow means that (assuming the traffic lights are not malfunctioning) it is safe to turn in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the correct lane. This is different from simply a green light, which means you may turn (if the green light is for the turn lane) but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
What do you do when you're approaching a green traffic light?
When the traffic light comes into view and it's green, it was likely green for a long time, unless you also observe cars just starting to get going. If you see the traffic light is green in the distance we call this green light "stale", meaning it could turn yellow any second. A traffic light that just turned green, we call this green light "fresh", meaning it just turned green and it won't be turning yellow for a little while. Of course these times between from when it turns green then back to yellow and red again varies on the intersection. To answer the question when you're approaching a green traffic light you should prepare to stop as that green light is "stale". You don't necessarily have to slow down just get ready to hit the brake.
When approaching a green traffic light you should?
look both ways carefully.
What does a green arrow mean with a red traffic light mean?
The green arrow is what is often known as a "filter." This means vehicles are permitted to proceed with caution in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Protected left turn?
when a green arrow points to the left :]When you are turning left as directed by a traffic signal left turn arrow.
