Driving - Traffic Signals Flashcards
Red Light
Come to a complete Stop!
Remain stopped as long as the signal is red, unless turns are allowed
Right turn on Red
Also! Under what conditions may I not turn on red?
You may turn right while the traffic signal displays a red light.
Come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way
You may not turn right on red if signs are posted at the intersection saying, “No Turn on Red”, or if a red arrow pointing to the right is displayed.
Left turn on Red
You may turn left at a red light if you are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street while the traffic signal displays a red light.
Come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way
You may not turn left on red if signs are posted at the intersection saying, “No Turn on Red”, or if a red arrow pointing left is displayed.
Red Arrow
You may not proceed in the direction of the arrow
as long as the red arrow is displayed
You must stop if you intend to move in the direction of the arrow.
Stop! Unless signs are posted at the intersection saying, “Right on Red Arrow After Stop” or “Left on Red Arrow After Stop.”
Flashing red light
You may go when the way is clear
Come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way
At a railroad crossing, you must come to a complete stop even if you don’t see a train.
Flashing Red Arrow
Proceed in the direction of the arrow when the way is clear
Come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way
Yellow Light or Arrow
(Three answers)
Warning that the light is about to change.
If you have not entered the intersection, stop.
If unsafe to stop, or you are already in the intersection, cautiously go through it.
Do not speed up to beat the light
Flashing Yellow Light
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Flashing yellow lights are at locations with higher-than-normal hazardous conditions
Flashing Yellow Arrow
Also! Under what conditions does this signal accure?
You may turn in the direction of the arrow, if the way is clear
Come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way
If a traffic light changes from red to flashing yellow arrow while a pedestrian is in the intersection, allow the pedestrian to cross the street before turning
Green Light or Arrow
You may go (including in the direction of the arrow) if the way is clear.
If you are turning without a green arrow; yield the right-of-way
Be sure to check for less visible vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles, and mopeds
Out of Service Signals
Stop!
When traffic signals are not working and not displaying any light.
This does not apply if a law enforcement officer or other authoritized person is directing traffic at the intersection, or if portable stop signs are in use
Red X
Never Drive in a lane marked with this signal
Yellow X or Yellow Diagonal Downward Arrow
Move out of the lane as soon as safely possible
Green Arrow
You are permitted to drive in a lane marked with a green arrow
Left-turn Arrow
You are permitted to enter in a lane marked with a one-way or two-way arrow
only to turn in the direction of the arrow
Four Phases
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
(PHBs)
- One Yellow Light at the bottom flashes when x?
- Yellow Light turns solid to x?
- Top Two Red Lights turn x while x?
- PHB’s two red lights x?
One yellow light at the bottom flashes when a pedestrian activates the PHB.
Next, the yellow light turns solid to alert drivers to prepare to stop.
Then, the top two red lights on the PHB turn solid while a walk signal appears at the crosswalk, and drivers must stop.
Lastly, while the walk signal counts down for the pedestrians, the PHB’s two red lights alternate flashing, telling the driver that if the crosswalk is now clear, they may proceed with caution.
PHBs appear over intersections without stoplights and alert drivers when pedestrians are at a crosswalk
What does it convey?
Red used with white
Stop signs,
yield signs,
do not enter or
wrong way signs,
the circle and slash in a no turn signal, and the restrictions in a parking sign
Conveys stop, yield, do not, and no.
What does it convey?
Black used with white
Speed limit, do not pass, and no turns
conveys regulatory information
are examples where the operation is regulated by law and the black and white signs would be found.
What does it convey?
Yellow used with black
Curve ahead, stop ahead, overhead clearances, and slippery when wet
conveys a warning
are all examples. A specialized class of warning signs uses a strong yellow/green color with black to advise of school zone, pedestrian and/or bicycalist activities.
What is it used for?
Green with white, blue with white, and brown with white
The green sign is used to provide destination types of information.
The blue sign is used to inform regarding motorists services.
The brown sign is used to advise of historical or cultural interests that might exist in the area.
are used to provide helpful information
What is it used for?
Orange with black and pink with black
They are used with black and white signs that convey regulations that might exist only because of the construction effort or the incident
are used to advise/warn in construction (orange) or incidents (pink)
Octagon (Stop)
What is the potential sign below the stop sign called?
Eight-sided shape always means stop
(#2: At these intersections all vehicles on all roads leading into the intersection must stop. if you get to the intersection at the same time as other vehicles, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.)
At some intersections you’ll find a sign beneath the stop sign that reads “all Way” or “4 Way.” #2 applies in that instance
Triangle (Yield)
Slow down and prepare to stop as you come to the intersection.
(Let any vehicles, pedestrians, ect.. safely pass before you proceed)
Vertical means?
Horizontal means?
Rectangle
(Regulatory or Guide)
Vertical Signs give instructions or tell you the law.
Horizontal Signs may give directions or information.
Diamond
(Warning)
Warns you of special conditions or hazards ahead
Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop
Pentagon
(School Zone / School Crossing)
School zones and warns you about school crossings.
(Two signs show the actual location of the crosswalk)
Speed Limit
These signs tell you the maximum legal speed that you may drive on the road where the sign is posted when weather conditions are good.
During rain, snow, and ice, you may receive a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions even if you are driving at or less than the posted speed limit.
Do Not enter
Wrong Way
You cannot drive in that direction
If you drive past these signs you are going in the wrong direction
One Way
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
No Left Turn
Left turns are against the law.
In Virginia, U-turns are considered as** two left turns and are illegal** if this sign is posted
No Right Turn
Right turns are illegal
Do not make a right turn when you see this sign
No U-Turn
U-turns are illegal
Do not make a U-turn when you see this sign
No Turn on Red
You may not turn on the red light
Wait for the signal to turn green
Do Not Pass
This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone.
You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear
Left Turn Yield on Green
The traffic turning left at a green light does not have the right-of-way and must yield to traffic coming from the other direction.
This sign is used with a traffic signal!
Stop and look for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution
Keep Right
A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to the side indicated by the arrow
Lane Use Control
Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow
These signs are used where turns are required or where special turning movements are permitted for specific lanes.
High Occupany Vehicles
These signs indicate lanes reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one+ passengers as specified on the sign.
Disabled Parking
Parking spaces marked with these signs are reserved for people with disabled parking permits
