Traffic lights and markingsQuestion 77 of 328

At a fully protected left turn, the through traffic gets a green light. May you still start a left turn?

  1. Yes, if the road is clear
  2. No
  3. Yes, if you signal early
  4. Yes, but only at low speed
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Correct answer: No

After your light turns yellow and then red, the through traffic gets green. Do not begin a left turn then.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Traffic lights, Fully protected left turn

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026