If a red arrow signal is shown, when is it permissible to proceed in that direction?

• A. After you see a pedestrian.
• B. Only when a green signal or permitted turn is shown.
• C. When there are no cars on the road.
• D. After waiting for a long time without signal.

Answer: (B)

Seeing a red arrow means the turn in that direction is not allowed. You must stop and wait. You may proceed only when that movement has a green signal or a permitted-turn indication is shown (for example, a green arrow or a sign allowing the turn). This protects you from conflicting traffic and pedestrians. Simply seeing pedestrians, an empty road, or a long delay does not authorize the turn; the red arrow must change to a permitted signal for you to go.