What must a motorcycle or motor driven cycle do after stopping at a red light?

• A. Wait for 60 seconds
• B. Proceed after 120 seconds if safe
• C. Wait indefinitely
• D. Turn around if no cars are approaching

Answer: (B)

After stopping at a red light, a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may proceed after a specified duration of waiting, provided it is safe to do so. This practice recognizes that a motorcycle might not trigger traffic sensors in the same way larger vehicles do, which can result in extended waiting periods at red lights that do not change.

The law allows riders to assess the intersection for any oncoming traffic and, if the path is clear, proceed after having waited an appropriate amount of time, like 120 seconds. This flexibility is important for safety and traffic flow, enabling motorcyclists to continue on their routes when it is safe, rather than being stuck indefinitely at a light.

Other options suggest either waiting for arbitrary durations that do not reflect legal practices or taking actions that might not be safe or advisable, such as turning around at a signal. These alternatives ignore the fundamental rule of assessing safety before proceeding.