Red arrow: no turn until green
A free practice question for the California permit test, with the answer explained.
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What does this red arrow mean?
The rule
A red arrow means stop and do not turn that way, even after stopping. Wait until a green light or green arrow comes on.
A red arrow means stop and stay stopped. You may not turn in the direction of the arrow until a green light or green arrow appears.
From the California Driver Handbook, section 7, page 33. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.
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