(34/133) Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:
Accuracy: 0.0%
AI Difficulty: 3
Explanation
AI Difficulty Assessment
3
Question Analysis
The Texas DPS Driver Handbook states that a green arrow means you can go in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. It is a protected turn, meaning oncoming traffic is stopped. This is similar to a circular green light, but the green arrow is specifically for turning in the indicated direction. The handbook also notes that a green arrow may be displayed alone or with a circular green light, but it always gives the right-of-way to turn in that direction.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
The correct answer is 'Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.' This is accurate because a green arrow gives you the right to proceed, but only in the direction of the arrow. It is a protected movement, and you must turn as indicated. This matches the Texas DPS handbook description.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Is used only on one-way streets.
Green arrows are not limited to one-way streets. They are used at intersections to indicate protected turns, regardless of whether the street is one-way or two-way.
Option: Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.
A green arrow can be displayed alone and still means you may proceed in the direction of the arrow. It does not require a circular green light to be present.
Option: Points the way to an airport.
This is incorrect. Green arrows are traffic signals for turning movements, not directional signs for airports. Airport directions are indicated by specific signs, not traffic signals.
About this Texas Class C License question
This question is part of the America Texas (TX) Class C License knowledge test question bank. Read the explanation above, then browse more questions on the same topic below.
Confirm the rule in the official source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)
Practise by topic
Related Questions
1.
Before switching on the ignition, you should:
2.
When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
3.
Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:
4.
This road sign means:
5.
If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:
6.
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to: