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What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

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  1. You may continue driving after verifying that the intersection is clear.
  2. Stop – don't continue driving for as long as the red light is on.· Correct answer
  3. Continue driving: Green light will appear shortly.
  4. Drive faster before the intersection with the traffic lights, in order to cross it before the light changes.

Explanation

When a red light is lit at a traffic signal (sign 702), you must stop before the stop line and not continue driving as long as the red light is lit. The correct answer is 'Stop - do not continue driving as long as the red light is lit'.

How to approach it

Red light = stop completely

702redstop

Common mistake

Thinking you can go through if the intersection is clear

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