Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
The light turns amber as you approach, and you can stop safely before the line. What should you do?
A steady amber means stop at the same point as for red, unless you have already crossed the line or are so close that stopping could cause a rear-end crash. Amber is not a signal to speed up.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12(3)
Answer B. A steady amber means stop at the same point as for red, unless you have already crossed the line or are so close that stopping could cause a rear-end crash. Amber is not a signal to speed up.
Is a left turn allowed on a red light in India?
Indian law allows a left turn on red unless a sign or signal prohibits it, after giving way to traffic from your right and to pedestrians and cyclists crossing.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12(1)(f)
Answer C. Indian law allows a left turn on red unless a sign or signal prohibits it, after giving way to traffic from your right and to pedestrians and cyclists crossing.
The light is red. The countdown timer shows 2 seconds and the road looks clear. What should you do?
Move off only when the green signal appears. Starting early is a common cause of crashes with vehicles still clearing the junction, and jumping a red light is dangerous driving under Section 184.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12; MV Act s.184
Answer B. Move off only when the green signal appears. Starting early is a common cause of crashes with vehicles still clearing the junction, and jumping a red light is dangerous driving under Section 184.
What does a flashing red signal mean?
A flashing red light means stop at the correct point, give way to pedestrians and traffic on the major road, then proceed when safe.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12(1)(e)
Answer C. A flashing red light means stop at the correct point, give way to pedestrians and traffic on the major road, then proceed when safe.
Late at night a signal is flashing amber. What should you do?
Flashing amber means slow down and give way. It does not mean the junction is safe to cross at speed.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12(3)(c)
Answer C. Flashing amber means slow down and give way. It does not mean the junction is safe to cross at speed.
The traffic lights at a junction are not working and no police officer is present. What should you do?
With the lights dark and no officer, treat the junction as uncontrolled and apply Regulation 9, with great care.
Driving Regulations 2017, Regs. 9 and 13
Answer C. With the lights dark and no officer, treat the junction as uncontrolled and apply Regulation 9, with great care.
Your lane shows a red light, while the next lane shows a green arrow pointing left. You want to go straight. What should you do?
A green arrow allows movement only in the direction of the arrow. Your red light still applies to you.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12(2)(a)
Answer A. A green arrow allows movement only in the direction of the arrow. Your red light still applies to you.
When the signal turns red and there is no stop line, where should you stop?
Stop before the stop line; if none, before the crossing; if there is no marked crossing either, before the primary signal.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 12
Answer D. Stop before the stop line; if none, before the crossing; if there is no marked crossing either, before the primary signal.
Your light turns green, but pedestrians are still finishing their crossing. What should you do?
Green means you may go only if the way is clear. Give way to pedestrians still on the crossing and vehicles still in the junction.
Driving Regulations 2017, Regs. 12 and 39
Answer B. Green means you may go only if the way is clear. Give way to pedestrians still on the crossing and vehicles still in the junction.
You want to go straight at a red light, and you are in the left lane. Vehicles behind you want to turn left on red. What is the best practice?
Where a left turn on red is allowed, do not block the left lane if you are going straight.
Answer D. Where a left turn on red is allowed, do not block the left lane if you are going straight.