New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road rules

You are in a turning lane and the turn arrow is red, while the main light is green. What must you do?

The answer

  • Turn if the way is clear
  • Turn after giving way to oncoming traffic
  • Not turn — stop behind the stop line until the arrow turns green or disappears Correct
  • Treat it as a give way sign

Why that's the answer

A red arrow means you must not turn. You must stop behind the stop line until the arrow turns green or disappears, regardless of what the main light is showing.

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