A flashing green light at the intersection where turns to the left and right are permitted indicates?
- You may proceed straight through if the way is clear
- You may turn to the right if the way is clear
- You may turn to the left if the way is clear
- All answers are correct ✓
Answer: D. All answers are correct
A flashing green light means you may go straight, turn left or turn right from the proper lane when the way is clear.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says that when you face a flashing green light or a left-pointing green arrow along with a green light, you may turn left, go straight ahead or turn right from the proper lane. It calls this an advanced green because oncoming traffic still faces a red light. Since the question asks about an intersection where left and right turns are permitted, the complete answer includes all three movements, not just one of them.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. You may proceed straight through if the way is clear — Going straight is allowed, but this choice leaves out the permitted left and right turns, so it is incomplete rather than the full answer.
- B. You may turn to the right if the way is clear — Turning right is allowed, but this choice leaves out going straight and turning left, so it does not cover everything the flashing green permits.
- C. You may turn to the left if the way is clear — Turning left is allowed, but this choice leaves out going straight and turning right, so it is only one part of the rule.
Remember it
If the green is flashing, don't wait for an arrow: make your move from the correct lane when it is clear.