Module 4: Traffic lights and road markings
Traffic lights and arrows
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What you will learn
Explain what each traffic light and arrow means.
- Red, amber and green
- Arrow signals
- Turning at lights
Red, amber, green
LawA red light means stop behind the and wait. An amber (yellow) light means stop, unless you are so close that you can't stop safely. A green light means you may go if it is safe and the intersection is clear.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Arrows
LawA green arrow means you may go in the direction of the arrow. A red arrow means you must not go in that direction until it changes. An amber arrow means stop, unless you can't stop safely.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Turning at lights and pedestrians
LawWhen turning at traffic lights, you must to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into. When turning right on a full green, to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning left.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Knowledge check
A few quick questions – no timer, no pressure.
The traffic light changes from green to amber as you approach. You can stop safely. What must you do?
Summary
- Red = stop. Amber = stop if safe. Green = go if clear.
- Red arrow = not that way.
- to pedestrians when turning at lights.
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How do you feel about this topic?
- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi