Do secondary roads need to wait for the main road's red light?

[StDominic]

Secondary roads need to wait for the main road's red light. Entering the main road from a secondary road: If there is no traffic signal in front of the secondary road, you can turn on the left turn signal, slow down, and merge into the main road. If there is a traffic signal in front of the secondary road, you must follow the instructions of the traffic signal. When the traffic signal for the secondary road is red, you need to stop in front of the stop line. When it is green, you can proceed directly to the left. Merging from the main road into a secondary road: When driving on a secondary road, pay attention to the road signs. There is usually a yield sign (an inverted triangle with the word "yield"). When vehicles from the main road are merging, you must yield to the main road traffic first.

[Beau]

I've been driving a taxi for almost twenty years and often encounter the issue of waiting at auxiliary road traffic lights. Actually, it depends on which type of auxiliary road you're on. The auxiliary lanes at intersections must wait for red lights because they have independent traffic signals. I've seen many novice drivers rush forward when the main road turns red, only to get caught by cameras and fined. For auxiliary roads like highway ramps without traffic signals, you don't need to follow the main road's red light, but you must yield to main road traffic. Additionally, during peak hours in the morning and evening, some auxiliary roads may have temporary mobile traffic lights installed, which must also be obeyed. The safest approach is to check if your lane has traffic light signals rather than just observing the main road situation.

[VivienneLee]

Yesterday, my daughter came back from her driving test and asked about this, so it was a good opportunity to explain it clearly. Whether the auxiliary road needs to wait for the main road's red light depends on the specific location. For example, at urban intersections, auxiliary roads usually have their own traffic lights, and you must wait for your direction to turn green before proceeding. However, in places like expressway exits, auxiliary roads generally don't have traffic signals, and you mainly need to look for yield signs. The key point to remember is: as long as the auxiliary road has traffic signals or stop lines, you must stop at a red light. A special reminder for auxiliary roads near schools: even if the main road has a red light, you must not rush through, as students crossing the road are particularly vulnerable to danger.

[SanMargaret]

During the weekend driving lesson, the instructor explained: Whether to stop at a red light on the auxiliary road depends entirely on whether there is a dedicated signal. At urban road intersections, if the auxiliary road has its own traffic light, you must obediently wait. At highway junctions where the auxiliary road lacks signals, look for the inverted triangle yield sign. The instructor particularly emphasized that you must stop when you see the white stop line, regardless of the situation on the main road. This rule is mainly to prevent conflicts between the traffic flows of the main and auxiliary roads, ensuring safety by keeping each flow separate. Finally, he added a reminder to slow down early in rainy or foggy conditions to prevent rear-end collisions.