What must you look out for when the traffic lights turn green?

In Germany, when the traffic lights turn green, you must still pay attention to certain road users before proceeding. Specifically, you need to look out for pedestrians and motorcycles (or other two-wheelers) that may still be crossing or close to the intersection, even if your light is green. Pedestrians always have priority at marked crosswalks, so you must yield to them. Motorcycles can be less visible and may approach quickly, so it’s important to check for them carefully.

You do not need to give priority to oncoming traffic if your light is green, as they should have a red light or be controlled by separate signals.

So, the right behavior is to look out for pedestrians and motorcycles before moving, to ensure safety for all road users when the light changes.