# MenkyoQuest — Question ch1_sign_46

Chapter: Ch. 1 Common Conduct
Section: 第２節 信号
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: medium

## Question
When a green arrow signal pointing left is displayed, in which direction may a vehicle proceed?

## Options
A. You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow, which is left
B. You may proceed in the direction of the arrow (left) and also straight
C. You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow (left), but if other signals are green you may proceed in other directions
D. Arrow signals are for streetcars only, so regular vehicles do not need to follow them

## Correct answer
A. You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow, which is left

## Explanation
According to the Rules of the Road, a green arrow signal indicates that you may proceed in the direction of the arrow. A left-pointing arrow permits only left turns. Note that yellow arrow signals are for streetcars only.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 (Signals, Signs & Markings) / 1. Signals: Drivers must obey traffic-signal lights. When a police officer or traffic-directing officer is controlling traffic by hand signals or flashlight, those signals override the traffic-signal lights.

## Tags
信号, 青色の矢印, 方向指定, 選択問題

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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