Western Australia · Theory Test (CTT) · Intersections

A police officer is directing traffic and signals you to go, but the light facing you is red. What do you do?

The answer

  • Obey the red light - it always takes precedence
  • Follow the officer's direction - it overrules signals, signs and road markings Correct
  • Wait for the officer to change the lights
  • Reverse out of the intersection

Why that's the answer

The direction of a police officer or other authorised person overrules traffic control signals, 'STOP' and 'GIVE WAY' signs, the give-way-to-the-right rule, and arrows or markings on the road.

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