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Intersections - Traffic Lights (Steady Green Disc)


1. Check rear-view mirror(s).

2. On approach, look right, left and ahead for cross traffic, approaching traffic and/or pedestrians.

3. Check blind spot, if applicable.

4. Position vehicle, if necessary.

5. Check rear-view mirror(s), if necessary.

6. Brake, if necessary.

7. Select gear, if necessary.

8. Stop, if necessary.

9. Observe, if applicable.

10. Move off/proceed, if safe.


Note A:

A flashing green arrow in conjunction with a steady red, indicates that traffic may proceed in the direction of the arrow subject to the right of way of pedestrians and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.


Note B:

A steady green arrow indicates that traffic may proceed in that direction subject to the right of way of pedestrians and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.


Intersections - Traffic Lights (Steady Amber/Orange Disc)


1. Check rear-view mirror(s).

2. Decelerate.

3. Brake.

4. Stop.

5. Apply parking brake, if necessary.

6. Select neutral, if necessary.


Note A:

The vehicle shall be brought to a controlled stop unless it is so close to the stop line when the amber light appears that it cannot safely be brought to a stop behind the stop line or if stopping would endanger other road users.


Intersections - Traffic Lights (Steady Red Disc)


1. Check rear-view mirror(s).

2. Decelerate.

3. Brake.

4. Stop.

5. Apply parking brake, if necessary.

6. Select neutral, if necessary.


Note A:

A flashing green arrow in conjunction with a steady red, indicates that traffic may proceed in the direction of the arrow subject to the right of way of pedestrians and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.


INTERSECTIONS - TRAFFIC LIGHTS (FLASHING RED)


1. Check rear-view mirror(s).

2. Decelerate.

3. Brake.

4. Stop.

5. Apply parking brake, if necessary.

6. Select neutral, if necessary.


Note A:

A flashing red arrow indicates that traffic may proceed in that direction after having stopped and ensuring that it is safe to do so, subject to the right of way of pedestrians and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.


INTERSECTIONS - TRAFFIC LIGHTS (FLASHING AMBER)


1. Check rear-view mirror(s).

2. On approach, look right, left and ahead for cross traffic, approaching traffic and/or pedestrians.

3. Decelerate, if necessary.

4. Brake, if necessary.

5. Select appropriate gear, if necessary.

6. Proceed, if safe.

7. Stop, if necessary.

8. Apply parking brake, if applicable.

9. Select neutral, if applicable.

10. Select gear, if necessary.

11. Observe, if applicable.

12. Release parking brake, if applicable.

13. Move off, if safe.


Note A:

Right of way shall be given to traffic which was first to stop.