ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lane control lights

So imagine you're on a big road with lots of cars going in different directions. Some cars want to turn right, some want to turn left, and some just want to keep going straight. Lane control lights help everyone know where they should be driving so they don't crash into each other.

The lane control lights are like traffic signs that use colors to show you which lane you can drive in. For example, if there's a green arrow pointing straight ahead, that means you can drive in the lane with the green arrow and go straight ahead. But if there's a red X over a lane, that means you can't drive in that lane right now because it's closed or reserved for a specific turn.

These lights can also change depending on the time of day or how much traffic there is. This helps manage the flow of cars and keep everyone safe on the road. So next time you're in a car and you see lane control lights, remember that they're like special traffic signs that tell you where you can drive and help keep everything organized!