Straight driving from the mentioned zone is

Explanation

Straight-ahead movement from this lane is prohibited.

The blue overhead sign determines the permitted directions of each lane. According to this sign, the left-hand lane is for straight ahead and a left turn, and the right-hand lane — the one the car is in — is only for a right turn. That is, from this lane straight-ahead movement is not permitted in any circumstances; neither now nor after the light's signal changes.

The traffic light confirms the same: the main lamp is red and the only thing permitting movement is the green arrow of the additional section on the right. That arrow opens only one direction, and its nature matters too: moving on an additional-section arrow beside a red lamp creates no priority. You must stop completely, check the junction, and give way to every vehicle coming from other directions on a permitting signal.

The trap of the question is the option "after the main lamp turns green". A light turning green determines only the timing of movement, not its direction; the restriction of direction comes from the lane-direction sign and is not lifted by a change in the light's colour. If you want to go straight, the only correct course is to move into the left lane well before the junction. Changing lanes inside the junction itself, or across a solid line, is a separate offence.

• "Permitted" ignores the lane-direction sign; the lane you are standing in puts only the right-hand direction at your disposal. • The main lamp turning green opens the timing of movement, not its direction; the restriction on going straight comes from the sign and does not disappear when the light turns green.

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