Light signals

Theory question:

Who has the right of way here?

1. if I want to turn left, I have the right of way
2. when turning left, oncoming traffic (red car) has the right of way.
3. pedestrians on the cross street have priority over me.

Three different light signals
In road traffic, light signals regulate traffic and provide clarity about the right of way at junctions. Light signals take precedence over the general rules of priority, priority signals and markings. This control of traffic flow ensures that the overall traffic flow is efficient. Public transport, for example, is given priority and pedestrians are given enough green space to cross the road safely.

But beware: a green light signal does not always mean free travel! For many road users these are confusing and often unclear. Below we show you the three different light signals we encounter on our daily car journey.

Green full light gives free traffic. When turning the oncoming traffic and on the crossroads the  pedestrians or users of vehicle-like  devices to take precedence.

Green arrows allow traffic in the indicated  direction. The oncoming traffic and pedestrians on  Crossroads have red. The guide is only allowed to turn off in the direction  green arrows.

Arrow with flashing light. If the journey is interrupted by a green arrow  and a yellow light flashes at the same time, you have  oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the crossroads  or users of equipment similar to vehicles.

Only last December the light signal celebrated its 150th anniversary. However, the first gas-powered signals were an explosive mixture. Later, with the electrification of cities, electrically operated light signals made their breakthrough.

Researchers confirm that in the distant future there could be a street scene without light signals. But until then, drivers spend an average of two weeks of their lives waiting for light signals. After all, a traffic light is a green light that turns red as you approach it, as the saying goes.

Answer to the theoretical question:

Answers 2 and 3 are correct, because the law (Signalling Ordinance Art. 68, Para. 2) states the following:

Green full light allows traffic. Vehicles turning off must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians or users of vehicle-like devices on the crossroads.