Hazard awareness
The traffic lights ahead have been green for a long time as you approach them. What should you anticipate?
- They will definitely stay green until you pass
- You should speed up to beat the change
- They may change to amber, so be ready to stopCorrect
- Green always means you may go, whatever else happens
Why?
Rule 146 of The Highway Code says be prepared for changing situations and adjust your speed as a precaution. Lights that have been green for a while (a 'stale' green) may change to amber as you arrive, so ease off and be ready to stop safely.
Highway Code rule 146