Flashing green light (advance green)
You may turn left, go straight or turn right from the proper lane. Oncoming traffic faces a red light. Pedestrians must not cross on a flashing green light unless a pedestrian signal tells them to.
2 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does a flashing green light mean in Ontario?
- The light is about to turn red
- Advance green: you may turn left, go straight or turn right from the proper lane (Correct answer)
- The signal is broken; treat it as an all-way stop
- Pedestrians may cross in every direction
Explanation: A flashing green light is an advance green. You may turn left, go straight or turn right from the proper lane while oncoming traffic faces a red light.
There is no pedestrian signal here. May a pedestrian start crossing while this flashing green light is shown?
- Yes, a flashing green is for everyone
- Yes, as long as no cars are turning
- No; pedestrians must not cross on a flashing green (Correct answer)
- Only in the crosswalk on the left side
Explanation: A flashing green light is for drivers, and oncoming traffic faces a red light. Pedestrians must not cross on it unless a pedestrian signal tells them they may.
Don't mix it up with
You may go straight, turn left or turn right after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. When turning, yield to pedestrians crossing.
Same as a flashing green light: you may turn left, go straight or turn right from the proper lane while oncoming traffic faces a red light.