About The hierarchy: which sign wins when they conflict: which statement is correct?
- If a junction has no sign and no working traffic light, no right-of-way rule applies — drivers must simply agree among themselves who goes first.
- A priority sign (for example shark's teeth or sign B6) outranks a traffic light when the two contradict each other.
- On a green light you may always proceed, even if a traffic controller is signalling you to stop.
- ✓ A traffic light only outranks traffic signs that regulate right of way (B-signs, shark's teeth).
Correct answer: A traffic light only outranks traffic signs that regulate right of way (B-signs, shark's teeth).
Explanation
A traffic light only outranks traffic signs that regulate right of way (B-signs, shark's teeth). A closure sign (C) or a speed-limit sign keeps applying alongside the light
Why learners get this wrong
- Once every sign and light drops away (e.g. a broken traffic light with no sign next to it), the bottom rung applies automatically: the right-hand rule. No sign never means 'no rule'
- It is exactly the other way round: the traffic light wins over the priority sign. If you enter on green, you do not have to give way to someone running the red light at that crossing
- Instructions from a competent, recognisable traffic controller outrank any traffic light, including green. You follow the controller, not the light
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