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When driving in the direction of the white arrow, how must a driver respond to oncoming traffic?

  1. Yield the right-of-way

  2. Proceed

  3. Flash the headlights and proceed

  4. Stop and wait

The correct answer is: Proceed

The correct answer in this context indicates that, when driving in the direction of the white arrow, the driver is in a position where it is appropriate to continue driving without stopping. This scenario typically suggests that the driver has the right-of-way, affirming that they can proceed safely despite the presence of oncoming traffic. In many traffic situations, arrows are used to indicate permissible directions of travel. If the arrow is directing the driver to move forward and there are no signs or signals indicating otherwise, the driver is generally entitled to continue without yielding. This reinforces the principle of right-of-way for vehicles moving in alignment with the designated arrows, provided they have clear visibility and an adequate safe distance from oncoming vehicles. In contrast, yielding would typically apply if oncoming traffic had a direct conflict with the driver’s movement, or if there were specific traffic control devices (such as stop signs or yield signs) that would require stopping or yielding. The options suggesting stopping, yielding, or flashing headlights imply scenarios where the driver must defer to oncoming traffic, which is not relevant when the driver can safely proceed.