Under what condition may you proceed through an intersection when a red light is shown but the green arrow is lit?

Under what condition may you proceed through an intersection when a red light is shown but the green arrow is lit?

• A. When a green arrow is lit simultaneously
• B. Never
• C. When there is no cross traffic
• D. When a black arrow is shown

Answer: (A)

A green arrow means a protected turning movement. When that arrow is lit, you have the right of way to proceed in the direction of the arrow even if the general red light is on for other through traffic. This protected indication overrides the red signal for the specified turn, so you may enter the intersection and complete the turn along that path. Before moving, still check that the intersection is clear: pedestrians in crosswalks and any vehicles that might be entering the path must be yielding to you. The red light stops other traffic, but you must ensure your path is safe as you proceed. The other scenarios don’t apply: a red light with no protected turn signal, or nonstandard signals like a black arrow, don’t grant permission to move in that direction. And there is a valid situation where you can proceed, so “never” isn’t correct.

A green arrow means a protected turning movement. When that arrow is lit, you have the right of way to proceed in the direction of the arrow even if the general red light is on for other through traffic. This protected indication overrides the red signal for the specified turn, so you may enter the intersection and complete the turn along that path.

Before moving, still check that the intersection is clear: pedestrians in crosswalks and any vehicles that might be entering the path must be yielding to you. The red light stops other traffic, but you must ensure your path is safe as you proceed.

The other scenarios don’t apply: a red light with no protected turn signal, or nonstandard signals like a black arrow, don’t grant permission to move in that direction. And there is a valid situation where you can proceed, so “never” isn’t correct.