(109/133) Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
The Texas Driver Handbook explains that traffic signals can include arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow is a traffic signal that has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light, but it applies only to traffic intending to move in the direction of the arrow. This means drivers facing a solid red arrow must stop and may not proceed in that direction until the signal changes to a green arrow or a flashing yellow arrow, unless a turn on red is permitted by law and no sign prohibits it. The handbook states that a red arrow means the same as a red light for the movement indicated by the arrow.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
A solid red arrow has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light: drivers must stop and remain stopped until the signal changes. It specifically controls the movement in the direction of the arrow, but the legal requirement is identical to a red light for that movement.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Is never used as a traffic signal.
This is incorrect because solid red arrows are commonly used as traffic signals to control turns from specific lanes.
Option: Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
This is incorrect because a solid red arrow does not permit turning; it requires drivers to stop. A green arrow would indicate that drivers may turn in the direction indicated.
Option: Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
This is incorrect because the solid red arrow applies to the traffic facing the signal, not to the traffic the arrow is pointing toward. It controls the movement of vehicles that intend to turn in the direction of the arrow.
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