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Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 158 of 318

What does a red arrow mean?

  1. You may not go in the direction the arrow points
  2. You may go that way after you stop
  3. The light will soon turn green
  4. You must change lanes in that direction
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Correct answer: You may not go in the direction the arrow points

A red arrow forbids traffic to move in the direction of the arrow.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Traffic lights, page 104

Practice traffic lights and pavement markings

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026