What should you do if you have a green light but there is a pedestrian or another vehicle in the intersection?

What should you do if you have a green light but there is a pedestrian or another vehicle in the intersection?

• A. Proceed immediately when it is clear
• B. Proceed only when the pedestrian or other vehicle is safely out of the intersection
• C. Stop at once
• D. Turn right regardless

Answer: (B)

Having a green light means you have the right of way, but that right isn’t absolute if someone is already in the intersection. If a pedestrian or another vehicle is in the intersection, you must wait until they have safely cleared before you proceed. This keeps everyone safe by avoiding entering a space another user is still occupying, even though your light is green. Once the intersection is clear, you can move forward with caution.

Having a green light means you have the right of way, but that right isn’t absolute if someone is already in the intersection. If a pedestrian or another vehicle is in the intersection, you must wait until they have safely cleared before you proceed. This keeps everyone safe by avoiding entering a space another user is still occupying, even though your light is green. Once the intersection is clear, you can move forward with caution.