You have a green left-turn arrow, but an ambulance (A) with emergency lights and siren on is approaching the intersection along the main road from the left. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is in lane 1, about to turn left
- Green left-turn arrow on
- Ambulance A is approaching on the main road from the left with lights and siren on
When an emergency vehicle approaches at or near an intersection, you must avoid the intersection and make a temporary stop (Article 29(4) of the Road Traffic Act). An emergency vehicle may proceed against the signal when unavoidable (Article 29(2)), so do not assume you are safe just because you have a green arrow.
Answer: ②, ④
Explanation
When an emergency vehicle approaches at or near an intersection, you must avoid the intersection and stop temporarily (Road Traffic Act Article 29(4)). In an emergency it may proceed even where a signal would require it to stop (Article 29(2)), so even with a left-turn signal you must wait until the ambulance has passed. Stopping inside the intersection or rushing your turn blocks the ambulance and raises the risk of a crash.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제29조 제2항·제4항