(144/200) In Alberta, what does a flashing green traffic light at an intersection mean?

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All directions are clear — proceed at full speed without stopping The signal is pedestrian-activated; drivers may proceed but must yield to pedestrians who have activated the signal A protected left turn is permitted for all vehicles The intersection is uncontrolled and has no right-of-way rules

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In Alberta, a flashing green traffic light (also known as an advanced green) indicates that the intersection is in a 'permissive' phase for left turns. According to the Alberta Driver's Guide, a flashing green light means that drivers may proceed straight through the intersection or turn left, but left turns are protected (i.e., oncoming traffic is stopped). However, drivers must still yield to pedestrians and ensure the intersection is clear before proceeding. This signal is typically used at intersections with high left-turn volumes.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: A protected left turn is permitted for all vehicles

The correct answer is 'A protected left turn is permitted for all vehicles' because a flashing green light in Alberta specifically grants a protected left turn for all vehicles, meaning oncoming traffic has a red light and left-turning vehicles have the right-of-way. This is distinct from a solid green light, where left turns are permissive and must yield to oncoming traffic.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: All directions are clear — proceed at full speed without stopping

This is incorrect because a flashing green light does not mean you can proceed at full speed without stopping. You must still yield to pedestrians and ensure the intersection is clear. The signal does not grant a blanket 'clear' for all directions; it only provides a protected left turn.

Option: The signal is pedestrian-activated; drivers may proceed but must yield to pedestrians who have activated the signal

This is incorrect because a flashing green light is not a pedestrian-activated signal. Pedestrian-activated signals are typically indicated by a push button and a 'WAIT' or 'DON'T WALK' display. A flashing green light is a traffic control signal for vehicles, not pedestrians.

Option: The intersection is uncontrolled and has no right-of-way rules

This is incorrect because a flashing green light is a controlled signal, not an uncontrolled intersection. Uncontrolled intersections have no traffic lights or signs, and right-of-way is determined by rules such as yielding to the right. A flashing green light indicates a specific traffic control phase, not an absence of rules.

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