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
Why
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