This short topic deals with what happens when a traffic officer is directing traffic. The officer's instructions have the highest priority and must be followed, even when they conflict with a red light, a green light or a STOP sign. If the light is red but the officer waves you on, proceed carefully; if the light is green but the officer tells you to stop, stop. The same applies when a STOP sign is on your approach and the officer is waving you through the intersection.
Question 1At an intersection, a traffic officer is directing traffic. Whose instructions must you follow?
AThe traffic officer's, because he has the highest priority ✓(correct answer)
BThe road signs'
CThe rule of right before left
DThe traffic lights'
Correct answer: A. If an intersection is organized by a traffic officer, you must comply with his signals and instructions because he has the highest priority.Source: Handbook p. 128
Question 2A traffic officer signals you to drive on, but the traffic light in front of you is red. What do you do?
AFollow the officer's signal and drive on carefully ✓(correct answer)
BStop, because the red light has priority
CTurn right instead
DWait for both to agree
Correct answer: A. The traffic officer has the highest priority, above traffic lights and signs.Source: Handbook p. 128
Question 3There is a STOP sign on your approach, but a traffic officer is waving you through the intersection. What do you do?
AFollow the officer's instruction ✓(correct answer)
BIgnore the officer
CReverse and take another road
DStop for 3 seconds anyway, then follow the sign
Correct answer: A. The officer's instructions have the highest priority, above signs and lights.Source: Handbook p. 128