Which action is associated with a red arrow signal that is not permitted to pass?

Which action is associated with a red arrow signal that is not permitted to pass?

• A. Passed red light
• B. Turn on red not permitted
• C. Passed red arrow
• D. Fail to yield at yield sign

Answer: (C)

A red arrow directs a protected movement in the specific direction of the arrow, and you may not proceed in that direction while the arrow is red. You must stop and wait for the arrow to turn green (or for another permitted signal) before moving. That’s why passing the red arrow is not allowed—the signal is telling you to stay stopped until it’s safe to go in that direction. This is different from a plain red light, where you generally must stop, and a turn on red may be allowed after stopping if signs permit. It’s also distinct from a separate rule like yielding at a yield sign, which governs who must wait for pedestrians or other vehicles.

A red arrow directs a protected movement in the specific direction of the arrow, and you may not proceed in that direction while the arrow is red. You must stop and wait for the arrow to turn green (or for another permitted signal) before moving. That’s why passing the red arrow is not allowed—the signal is telling you to stay stopped until it’s safe to go in that direction.

This is different from a plain red light, where you generally must stop, and a turn on red may be allowed after stopping if signs permit. It’s also distinct from a separate rule like yielding at a yield sign, which governs who must wait for pedestrians or other vehicles.