About The real hierarchy: who overrules whom on priority?: which statement is WRONG?
- The order is: traffic controller, then traffic lights, then signs, then the rules; a controller who is present overrides the signs.
- ✓ If the traffic light is green, you may ignore every other sign at the junction, including signs that have nothing to do with priority.
- Instructions from an authorised officer or traffic controller override traffic lights, which in turn override signs.
- Traffic signs are used precisely WHEN the traffic rules (such as the rechts-regel) are not sufficient.
Correct answer: If the traffic light is green, you may ignore every other sign at the junction, including signs that have nothing to do with priority.
Explanation
Traffic lights override signs THAT REGULATE PRIORITY, not every sign in general. A sign regulating something else (speed, parking) simply remains in force alongside a green light
Why learners get this wrong
- The order is: traffic controller, then traffic lights, then signs, then the rules; a controller who is present overrides the signs
- Instructions from an authorised officer or traffic controller override traffic lights, which in turn override signs. At a hand signal from the officer, you follow the officer, not the red light
- Traffic signs are used precisely WHEN the traffic rules (such as the rechts-regel) are not sufficient. The rechts-regel is the LOWEST rung of the hierarchy: signs and lights always outrank it
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