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Right-of-Way & Intersections

A traffic officer is directing traffic in a way that conflicts with a traffic light. You must obey:

  • A.The light instead of the officer
  • B.Whichever instruction lets you go fastest
  • C.The driver next to you
  • D.The officer's directions
Correct answer

D. The officer's directions

Why

A law-enforcement officer or authorized traffic officer overrides signs and signals. Follow the officer's directions even if a light shows something different.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Right-of-Way · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-056).

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