Practice question

What is the purpose of the all-red clearance interval in a traffic signal cycle?

  1. To allow pedestrians to finish crossing the intersection
  2. To provide time for vehicles that entered during the yellow to clear the intersection before conflicting movements begin
  3. To reset the signal controller between phases
  4. To allow emergency vehicles to enter the intersection

Answer: B — To provide time for vehicles that entered during the yellow to clear the intersection before conflicting movements begin

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