Don't Stop at These Red Traffic Lights

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Published 2024-03-25
Secondary traffic lights are there as a back up and to help you see when you are too close to the primary light. In this video I help you recognise the difference between a secondary and primary lights and how to deal with both.

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00:00 Primary and Secondary Traffic Lights
01:21 Why have Secondary Traffic Lights?
02:21 Secondary Traffic Light Locations
02:47 Don't Stop Here
04:55 Do Stop Here
06:46 Turning Right Across Traffic
10:07 Wig Wag Traffic Lights
11:18 Temporary Traffic Lights

All Comments (21)
  • @lolzlolz102
    Should be noted that with wigwags, if they are flashing, no vehicle is permitted to pass them, even emergency vehicles on a blue light run. That’s why they are used instead of normal traffic lights at such locations.
  • @kwekusally1398
    Thanks Richard,passed my driving test today with 4 minors ,First attempt.Watched lot of your videos and it really went a long way to hep me
  • @RickFreely
    Thanks for all you do ….. I’m from Chicago and visited the UK requiring a car hire, …. After watching your videos, I took like a duck to water, driving was easy …. The only thing is I thought I ran a red light ….. but it was only a secondary light ! So spot on! Thanks
  • @TGW757
    I remember turning right at lights and stopping at a secondary red for the crossing traffic when I was learning, I scared the crap out of my instructor. Never made that mistake again!
  • @Phantlos
    Even tho I'm not from the UK I still find your videos useful.
  • @69396A
    i want to give you a huge thanks for clarify this situation with new drivers like me. It let me safely drive and have confidence on that. Great thanks to you!!
  • @sogley
    We frequently see cars stopping at the secondary lights in Marple where I live. Twice over the past few years, I've seen police drivers stopping. One police driver even beckoned me to cross in front of him while the pedestrian light was at red! Cars behind him didn't dare hoot at him because he was in a police van :o
  • @SPZX81
    Learners and new drivers are so lucky to have this type of info - well done!!!!
  • @Chopperdriver
    I’m in my 60s and I’ve been driving since 18 and both my wife and I watch your videos because we STILL learn things! In the flying world you’d make a brilliant QFI. As we say “great patter”.
  • @Sorleybhoy1
    Passed my test first time a week ago after only 21 lessons at the grand old age of 40! Half of the help was from my fabulous instructor and the other half was from your amazing videos and advice Richard - so thank you! I am still back tuning in and learning to be a safer and more confident driver, but I'm out everyday for several hours on my own driving around town and new places honing my skills, again thanks to you ❤
  • @jakebarnes3054
    Passed first time with 6 minors a few weeks ago- thanks to my instructor but undoubtedly also Richard's videos. A treasure trove of information and experience.
  • @terryjacobs2536
    Spot on, i passed my test in 1980 and now living on a fairly busy road with traffic lights & yellow box it never ceases to amaze me how many drivers young and old stop on the secondary traffic light, i can only wish the local council together with police would somehow educate these drivers as it normaly causes chaos for all road users
  • @harpingon
    Shout out to the almost invisible stop lines on a lot of the illustrated junctions.
  • @annabelholland
    In France, there is usually only primary traffic lights (located near the stop line) while in the US, there is only a secondary (farside) light. Besides, the TSRGD (Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions) and TSM (Traffic Signs Manual) actually mandate at least two traffic lights for the UK.
  • @Jae-by3hf
    I’ve had my licence for almost 20 years and I enjoy your videos ❤ always good to make sure that I’m driving correctly
  • @ElJohnerino
    Actually cleared me up on that cycles box. I always thought cars had no business being in there, ever. Now I know it's allowable if needed to make the stop. Thanks, guvnor!
  • @geogodzhongli
    thanks again Richard, I finally passed my driving test today on my second attempt with 2 minors! your videos about driving nerves really helped me stay calm and me and the examiner had a nice chat throughout the drive. thanks a lot for the work you do! :D
  • @quinn_wbfm
    I love watching these videos, even though I've recently passed - you learn something new, and there's such a nice vibe. Thanks for the videos!
  • @nbsf_
    Great video as always Richard. I passed a few months ago after learning mostly from your videos and always come back to keep learning.
  • @samd1a
    Passed first time today with only two minors. 🎉 Thank you for all the videos, Richard!