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If a light is green when you first see it, predict it

a. has a left turn arrow
b. will change soon
c. has just been illuminated
d. has an electrical problem

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Final answer:

The question does not provide enough information to accurately predict what will happen after seeing a green light, as traffic light sequences depend on programmed timing and signals specific to each intersection.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you see a green light when you first notice it, none of the options provided can accurately predict what will happen next without additional context. Traffic lights typically follow a programmed sequence, which may not necessarily indicate:

  • a. The presence of a left turn arrow.
  • b. An imminent change to another color.
  • c. The light having just been illuminated.
  • d. An electrical problem.

In real-world traffic light systems, a green light might have a left turn signal associated with it, but this isn't guaranteed and would need confirmation from the specific traffic light signals at the intersection. The duration of each color in traffic lights is usually fixed, so without knowing how long the green light was already on before you saw it, it is impossible to predict how soon it will change. Traffic lights may change based on timing patterns, sensor activation, or manual control in certain situations.

The way traffic lights function is based on standardized color progression and timing to regulate the flow of traffic safely and efficiently. Therefore, seeing a green light does not inherently indicate an electrical problem or the other scenarios listed as they require additional context of the traffic light system in use at the location.

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