Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 163 of 318

What do the red, yellow and green bicycles on a cyclist light mean?

  1. Red is a stop, but a cyclist may go if the road is clear
  2. Yellow is a stop, but a cyclist may go without yielding
  3. The colours mean the same as on a traffic light
  4. Green forces a cyclist to stop for vehicles
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Correct answer: The colours mean the same as on a traffic light

The bicycle colours follow the traffic light rules. Red means stop, yellow means the light will soon turn red, and green means go after you yield.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Cyclist lights, page 107

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026