U.S. DMV Questions about Traffic Signals

# 1: A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means:

Protected turn, oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light A red arrow will appear next Permitted turn, yield and proceed with caution

The flashing yellow arrow has been introduced recently. It allows turns in the direction of the arrow, if the way is clear.

It is known as a permissive or unprotected turn. Oncoming traffic is not stopped by a red light.

# 2: When a traffic signal shows a steady red light:

You must stop and remain stopped until a green light appears After stopping, you may proceed in any direction, if safe After stopping, you may turn right unless prohibited by signs

State laws in United states allow right turns on red light. You must come to full stop, yield to pedestrians and vehicles close enough to be hazard, and proceed only when safe.

You cannot turn on red if there is a sign that prohibits a turn on red (No Turn on Red). Local ordinances, most notably New York City, may also prohibit such turns.

# 3: You approach an intersection in a left turn lane. A traffic light with a green arrow indicates that:

You can make a safe turn without checking other traffic All other vehicles and pedestrians have a red light Oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light

You may turn in the direction of the arrow. Oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light. This is known as a protective turn.

Be aware that not all traffic is stopped by a red light. You may face vehicles turning left from the opposite direction.

# 4: If you have entered an intersection to make a turn when the traffic signal changes from yellow to red, you should:

Back up and stop behind the stop line Stop where you are until the light turns green Complete the turn when safe

A steady yellow light means caution, the traffic signal is about to change from green to red.

If you have already stopped at a crosswalk or stop line, you may not proceed against the yellow light. If you have entered the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop or back up; continue through.

# 5: A flashing yellow light means:

Stop, the light is about to change to red Slow down and proceed with caution All other traffic is stopped by a red light

A flashing yellow light is a warning. Slow down, proceed with caution, and stay alert. Look both ways when crossing an intersection.

Crossing traffic often faces a flashing red signal.

# 6: When a traffic signal shows a green light:

You may need to stop to avoid blocking the intersection You always have the right-of-way You should not drive faster than 15 mph

Don't enter an intersection if you cannot get completely across, You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians that lawfully entered the intersection and haven't cleared it. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.

A green light means go, but it does not give you the right-of-way.

# 7: If traffic signals are blacked out and not working, you:

Can always proceed without stopping, if you reach the intersection first Can always proceed without stopping, if the way is clear Must always stop

In most states, you are required to be cautious and proceed as though there is a stop sign in all directions. Yield to vehicles reaching the intersection before you and go only when it is safe.

# 8: For which of the following must you always stop your vehicle?

Flashing red lights, yellow lights, and flashing yellow lights Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and red arrows

Red always means stop.

In some states you must also stop when you approach a steady yellow light, if you can stop safely. You may, however, proceed against the yellow light if you are too close to the intersection to stop safely.

Flashing yellow lights means yo should slow down och use caution.

# 9: Which traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign?

Flashing red Steady red Flashing yellow

A flashing red signal means stop. Check traffic and yield to vehicles and pedestrians. You may then proceed, if safe.

A flashing red red signal and a stop sign have the same meaning.

# 10: When should you always continue against a steady yellow light?

You plan to make a right turn There are no pedestrians in your path You have already entered the intersection

You should always stop when a traffic light turns yellow. This is also the law in many states.

If you have already entered the intersection, do not stop or back up. Instead you should continue through when traffic allows.

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U.S. DMV Questions about Traffic Signals

# 1: A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means:

# 2: When a traffic signal shows a steady red light:

# 3: You approach an intersection in a left turn lane. A traffic light with a green arrow indicates that:

# 4: If you have entered an intersection to make a turn when the traffic signal changes from yellow to red, you should:

# 5: A flashing yellow light means:

# 6: When a traffic signal shows a green light:

# 7: If traffic signals are blacked out and not working, you:

# 8: For which of the following must you always stop your vehicle?

# 9: Which traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign?

# 10: When should you always continue against a steady yellow light?

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# 1: A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means:

# 2: When a traffic signal shows a steady red light:

# 3: You approach an intersection in a left turn lane. A traffic light with a green arrow indicates that:

# 4: If you have entered an intersection to make a turn when the traffic signal changes from yellow to red, you should:

# 5: A flashing yellow light means:

# 6: When a traffic signal shows a green light:

# 7: If traffic signals are blacked out and not working, you:

# 8: For which of the following must you always stop your vehicle?

# 9: Which traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign?

# 10: When should you always continue against a steady yellow light?

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