General Knowledge · Question 53

Question 53 of 403

Why is checking mirrors and glancing through intersections important even when you have a green light?

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Correct answer to question 53 (General Knowledge): Cross traffic can still be present due to another driver running a red light or a pedestrian stepping out unexpectedly

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A green light tells you it's your turn, not that every other driver will follow the rules, so scanning the intersection catches a red-light runner or a pedestrian a signal alone can't warn you about.

Updated: November 2026

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