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What is the meaning of a green arrow traffic signal?

Correct answer

Protected turn — proceed in the direction of the arrow without yielding (oncoming traffic has a red light)

  1. A Slow down
  2. B Protected turn — proceed in the direction of the arrow without yielding (oncoming traffic has a red light)
  3. C Yield to oncoming traffic
  4. D Stop

Why this is the answer

A solid green arrow indicates a protected turn — oncoming traffic in conflicting directions has a red light, and the driver may proceed in the direction the arrow points without yielding (still yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk). A flashing yellow arrow indicates that turning is permitted but the driver must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians (similar to a round green light for left turns). A red arrow prohibits turning in the direction of the arrow. A green ball light allows turning but requires yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Understanding signal arrows is important because their use is becoming more common as traffic engineers refine intersection design.
Source: State driver handbooks, Signal Arrows

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