Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 671 / 1397

¿Qué indica la flecha verde del semáforo?
What does the green arrow on the traffic light indicate?
- AQue debo tomar la dirección que indica la flecha, con precaución y dejando pasar a los vehículos que circulen por el carril al que me incorporo.That I may go in the direction shown by the arrow, with care and letting vehicles in the lane I am joining go first.
- BQue puedo girar a la derecha cuando se enciende la luz verde del semáforo principal.That I may turn right when the green light of the main traffic light comes on.
- CQue puedo girar a la derecha con prioridad.That I may turn right with priority.
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Correct answer
- AQue debo tomar la dirección que indica la flecha, con precaución y dejando pasar a los vehículos que circulen por el carril al que me incorporo.That I may go in the direction shown by the arrow, with care and letting vehicles in the lane I am joining go first.
Explanation
A green arrow on a traffic light allows you to go in the direction shown even if the main light is red, but it does not give you priority. You must do it with care, giving way to vehicles in the lane you are joining and to pedestrians.
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