Traffic lights and markingsQuestion 69 of 328

You face a flashing green light. Why can you turn left, go straight or turn right?

  1. Oncoming traffic still faces a red light
  2. Oncoming traffic faces a yellow light
  3. The light will soon turn red for you
  4. Oncoming drivers must turn right
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Correct answer: Oncoming traffic still faces a red light

This is an advance green. Oncoming traffic still has a red light. So you may use the lane you are in to turn or go straight.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Traffic lights, Advance green light or arrow

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026