Buses may proceed

Traffic SignalK53 syllabusSouth Africa

What this sign means

Buses may proceed.

This is a traffic signal — a light-based control that tells you when you may go, must stop, or should proceed with caution. When you see it, work out what it changes about your driving — your speed, your position on the road, or what you are allowed to do next — and act early rather than late.

Where you will usually find it

Traffic signals appear at intersections, pedestrian crossings, level crossings and lane-control points. They manage conflicting streams of traffic — and remember the golden K53 rule: a traffic officer's hand signals override any signal or sign.

How it comes up in the exam

This sign appears in 1 practice question on this site. Test yourself:

• When approaching an intersection and the traffic light flashes a green colour on the bus logo, what does that mean?

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