Wednesday, June 3, 2009

What does a yellow light mean?

Attention, Massachusettsians! Let's review:

A red light means "STOP."

A green light means that you may proceed.

A green arrow means that you may turn ... in the direction that the arrow is pointing.

A red arrow means that you may not turn in the direction that the arrow is pointing.

The lights are not suggestions for you to consider; they are rules that you MUST follow.

I realize that it can get confusing because sometimes there is more than one light to look at. They are also bright, shiny and pretty. But try to focus on the one that is designated for your lane and follow it.

A "lane" refers to that space between the lines on the road - that includes the dotted lines - that you're supposed drive on.

A "road" is that black surface with all the holes in it. Some call them potholes, others would call them caves. I know that it is hard to believe that you're supposed to drive on that, but, hey! you're the Massachusettsian. You should know that's what roads are like up here.

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