Traffic Light Rules Flashcards

At a junction with a filter lane and a green filter arrow, do you still need to check for pedestrians?

Answer: Yes — always check for pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into

Even with a green filter arrow, you must check for and give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.

How far from a traffic light junction should you start looking at the signals?

Answer: As soon as they become visible — to plan your approach

Observe traffic signals as soon as they become visible so you can plan your approach, adjust speed, and respond safely.

If a traffic light is partly obscured by a tree branch, what should you do?

Answer: Slow down and try to see the signal — stop if unsure

If you cannot clearly see the traffic light, slow down and try to determine the signal. If unsure, stop safely and proceed only when certain.

At a junction controlled by both traffic lights and a police officer, which should you follow?

Answer: The police officer

When a police officer is directing traffic, their instructions override traffic lights and all other signals.

What should you do when the traffic light turns green but the vehicle ahead has not moved?

Answer: Wait a moment — the driver may be aware of a hazard you cannot see

Be patient. The driver ahead may see a hazard not visible to you, such as a pedestrian or emergency vehicle. A brief pause is safer than honking.

A traffic light shows green for straight and left, but red for right turn. You want to turn right. What must you do?

Answer: Wait behind the stop line for the right-turn green

If the right-turn signal is red, you must wait behind the stop line until the right-turn green arrow appears, even if other signals are green.