Signals and road markingsQuestion 144 of 412

What is a protected left turn?

  1. A turn made on a yellow light
  2. A turn made in a school zone
  3. A turn made from the centre lane
  4. A turn made while through traffic faces a red light
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Correct answer: A turn made while through traffic faces a red light

A green arrow gives you the turn while the through traffic is stopped.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 4, Rules of the road, page 44

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026