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You're in the left-hand lane at traffic lights, waiting to turn left. Which signal means you must wait?
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This was the right answerAt some junctions, there may be separate signals for different lanes. These are called ‘filter’ lights. They’re designed to help traffic flow at major junctions. Make sure that you’re in the correct lane and proceed if the way is clear and the green light shows for your lane.
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RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN showsRoad sign · All four filter diagrams were inspected: only red/amber with no green or green arrow requires the left-turning driver to wait.A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for tramsRoad sign · All four filter diagrams were inspected: only red/amber with no green or green arrow requires the left-turning driver to wait.