Telford Driving Tips – Dealing with Traffic Lights WITHOUT Filter Lights

A green traffic filter light allows traffic to proceed in the direction of the arrow. A directional green filter arrow means that you have priority over traffic as their lights will be on red when you make the turn. As with all junctions be aware of pedestrians and cyclists whilst making the turn.

Just because you have priority, there is a possibility of another vehicle, cyclist or pedestrian crossing or being where they shouldn’t be. It is also relatively common for a learner driver to focus primarily on the red light and not notice the green filter light is illuminated allowing you to proceed.

During a driving test, if you have not acknowledged the green filter light for a period of time or the examiner even makes you aware of the illuminated filter, it’s likely to fail your driving test. A filter light may illuminate before or after the full green phase. Ensure you keep an eye on the filter light as well as the main phase lights.

BUT WHAT IF WE DON’T HAVE FILTER LIGHTS? Hopefully this video should help show a few examples of where to wait, who to give way to and how to position and judge properly to stay safe and create the best possible flow for all involved.