2. Signals, Signs, Markings: signals-2 Flashcards
Traffic Signals
Can you go through an intersection at a yellow traffic light?
Only if you were already in the intersection, else stop.
Traffic Signals
When can you enter and go through an intersection at a yellow traffic light?
When it’s unsafe to stop (slam on your brakes; traffic behind crashes into you)
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What do you do at a yellow arrow traffic light?
Same as yellow (non-arrow) traffic light
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What do you do at a flashing yellow traffic light?
Slow down, proceed with caution
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Do you have to come to a complete stop at a flashing yellow traffic light?
No
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Do you have to yield the right of way at a flashing yellow traffic light?
No, unless there are pedestrians in a cross-walk in front of you
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What do you do at a flashing yellow arrow traffic light?
Same as flashing yellow, but only in the direction of the arrow
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If at flashing yellow arrow pointing right, can you go straight?
No, you’re likely in a turn-only lane and the arrow is reinforcing this for you
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Do you have the right of way at a flashing yellow traffic light?
Nobody ever has the right of way, you can only yield it to others
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Who yields if you are at a flashing yellow right arrow and a car is coming through the intersection into the lane you’re turning onto?
You yield the right of way
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What do you do at a green traffic light?
Go if the way is clear
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What do you do at a green arrow traffic light?
Go in the arrow direction if the way is clear
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If at left green arrow, can you go straight?
No (you’re probably in a turn-only lane)
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What’s the difference between a green and green arrow light?
Have to go where the arrow is pointing
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If you’re in a left-turn-only lane and get a green light, can you go?
Only if it is clear of oncoming traffic and pedestrians
