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Signal · Turn arrows

Green right turn arrow

You may turn right in the direction of the arrow; straight ahead still waits.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 56Asked in general knowledgeShown in 2 practice questions

What it means

What does a green right turn arrow mean in NSW?

Two signal heads stand side by side. The left one shows a red round light at the top, while the right one shows a green arrow pointing right at the bottom, glowing on dark glass. The arrow lets you turn right the way it points. Traffic going straight is still held by the red round light, so only the right turn may go. Keep watching for anyone who has not stopped.

What to do

  1. 1

    Check the arrow belongs to your lane before you move.

  2. 2

    Turn right in the direction the arrow points.

  3. 3

    Watch for a driver or walker who has not stopped.

Practice questions with this sign

You are turning right and a green arrow is showing for your lane. What does it mean?

Right.Not quite. The answer is C.

A green arrow lets you turn the way it points, though you should still look out for anyone who has not stopped.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW)

The round light is red and a green right arrow is lit. You want to go straight ahead. What may you do?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

A green arrow lets only that turn go. The red round light still holds traffic going straight.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 56

Common questions

What does a green right arrow mean?
It lets you make the right turn it points to, and nothing else, so straight ahead still waits.
Can I go straight when the right arrow is green and the light is red?
No. Only right turns may go, and straight through traffic waits for its own green.

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