Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 171 of 318

A bus priority light shows a white vertical bar. What may the bus driver do?

  1. Turn left only
  2. Turn left or right
  3. Go straight only
  4. Go in any direction
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Correct answer: Go straight only

A white vertical bar allows only straight movement. Left and right turns are not allowed for the bus.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Bus priority lights, page 111

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026