What does a green arrow signal indicate?

What does a green arrow signal indicate?

• A. You may turn, but yield to pedestrians.
• B. The intersection is clear of traffic in all directions.
• C. A protected turn in the direction of the arrow when the lane is clear.
• D. You may proceed straight.

Answer: (C)

A green arrow signals a protected turn in the direction of the arrow. This means you have the right of way to complete that turn, as long as the lane you’re turning from is clear and there are no pedestrians or other vehicles blocking your path. Opposing traffic is typically stopped by the signal, so you can proceed without waiting for a green light in the opposite direction. You still need to watch for pedestrians and bicyclists who may be in or entering the crosswalk, and you must not start the turn if the lane isn’t clear. This is distinct from a plain green light, which may still require yielding to pedestrians or not providing protection for a turn; it also isn’t a signal that the entire intersection is clear or that you may go straight.

A green arrow signals a protected turn in the direction of the arrow. This means you have the right of way to complete that turn, as long as the lane you’re turning from is clear and there are no pedestrians or other vehicles blocking your path. Opposing traffic is typically stopped by the signal, so you can proceed without waiting for a green light in the opposite direction. You still need to watch for pedestrians and bicyclists who may be in or entering the crosswalk, and you must not start the turn if the lane isn’t clear. This is distinct from a plain green light, which may still require yielding to pedestrians or not providing protection for a turn; it also isn’t a signal that the entire intersection is clear or that you may go straight.