California Car / Permit practice question · Right-of-Way
At a solid green traffic signal light, you may proceed, but you must still:
Answer choices
- Yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection— Correct answer
- Proceed immediately no matter what is ahead
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
- Wait for a green arrow before moving
Why this is the answer
A green light means go, but you must still stop for any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian that is in the intersection. Go only if there is room to do so without endangering oncoming traffic. Rushing through or speeding up to clear the intersection is not allowed, and you do not need a green arrow just to go straight.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Traffic Signal Lights
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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