If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

• A. Proceed into the intersection cautiously
• B. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
• C. Move into the intersection and stop mid-block
• D. Turn around

Answer: (B)

Green lights give you the right of way, but you must be able to cross the entire intersection without stopping in it. If traffic ahead is blocking the intersection, you should wait outside the intersection until there’s enough space to clear it. Entering when you might get stuck creates gridlock, risks a crash with vehicles from other directions, and can force you to back up in a busy area. So staying out until the queue clears is the safest and correct choice. Turning around isn’t helpful here, and moving into the intersection to stop mid-block only creates danger and obstruction.