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GENERAL Learning Environment Category C (C, C1)
Question 392 of 533

How will you proceed if, as you approach the intersection, you observe the red and yellow lights of the traffic light illuminated simultaneously?

A you reduce the speed and continue your way if you intend to turn right;
B you drive with caution because the traffic light is defective;
C you stop and wait for the green colour of the traffic light.

Explanation

Explanation text category C / driving tests drpciv:
The red signal of the traffic light prohibits passing, but when the red signal operates simultaneously with the yellow one, it announces the appearance of the green signal.
Therefore, when you approach an intersection, you observe the red and yellow lights of the traffic light illuminated simultaneously, you stop and wait for the green colour of the traffic light.
Correct answer: C
 
Reference article from the road legislation in force: OUG or Regulation
Art. 30. 
(1) The means of road signalling are:
     a) the systems of light or sound signalling;
     b) the signs;
     c) the markings;
     d) other special devices.
(2) The means of road signalling constitute a unitary system, are created and installed according to the specific technical standards and regulations in force, so that they are easily observed and from an adequate distance, both during the day and during the night, by those they are addressed to and must be in full concordance with each other, as well as in an appropriate state of technical operation.
(3) The light signals for directing the traffic in intersections have the following meanings:
     a) the green signal allows passing;
     b) the red signal prohibits passing;
     c) the yellow signal together with the red signal prohibit passing.
 
Art. 52. 
(1) The red signal prohibits passing.
(2) At the red signal the vehicle must be stopped before the stopping marking or, as the case may be, for the pedestrian crossing, and in its absence, at the traffic light. If the traffic light is installed above or on the opposite side of the intersection, in the absence of the stopping marking or for the pedestrian crossing, the vehicle must be stopped before the edge of the carriageway of the road that is to be intersected.
(3) When the red signal operates simultaneously with the yellow one, it announces the appearance of the green signal.
Driving tests drpciv category C explained.

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