Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:
- Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.
- Under any circumstances, even if your light is green. ✓
- Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light.
Answer: B. Under any circumstances, even if your light is green.
Blocking an intersection is not allowed under any circumstances, even when your light is green.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says a green light means go, but it does not give you the right to occupy an intersection you cannot clear. You should stop for any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian already in the intersection, and you should stay out of the box when there is not enough room to clear it before the light changes. It also warns against pulling into the intersection on green when pedestrians or vehicles are in your way. Rush-hour congestion does not create an exception; if there is no room, you wait.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light. — A green light does not create an exception; the handbook still says not to enter when the intersection cannot be cleared or your path is blocked.
- C. Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light. — Having the right-of-way or a green signal does not permit you to sit in an intersection that you cannot clear.
Remember it
Green means go only if there is room to clear the intersection.