Driving - Traffic Signals

Question 1

Red Light

Answer 1

Come to a complete Stop!

Remain stopped as long as the signal is red, unless turns are allowed

Question 2

Right turn on Red

Also! Under what conditions may I not turn on red?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Left turn on Red

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Red Arrow

Answer 4

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.”

Question 5

Flashing red light

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Flashing Red Arrow

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Yellow Light or Arrow

(Three answers)

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Flashing Yellow Light

Answer 8

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Flashing yellow lights are at locations with higher-than-normal hazardous conditions

Question 9

Flashing Yellow Arrow

Also! Under what conditions does this signal accure?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Green Light or Arrow

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Out of Service Signals

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Red X

Answer 12

Never Drive in a lane marked with this signal

Question 13

Yellow X or Yellow Diagonal Downward Arrow

Answer 13

Move out of the lane as soon as safely possible

Question 14

Green Arrow

Answer 14

You are permitted to drive in a lane marked with a green arrow

Question 15

Left-turn Arrow

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Four Phases

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

(PHBs)

1. One Yellow Light at the bottom flashes when x?
2. Yellow Light turns solid to x?
3. Top Two Red Lights turn x while x?
4. PHB’s two red lights x?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What does it convey?

Red used with white

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

What does it convey?

Black used with white

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

What does it convey?

Yellow used with black

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

What is it used for?

Green with white, blue with white, and brown with white

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What is it used for?

Orange with black and pink with black

Answer 21

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)

Question 22

Octagon (Stop)

What is the potential sign below the stop sign called?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Triangle (Yield)

Answer 23

Slow down and prepare to stop as you come to the intersection.

(Let any vehicles, pedestrians, ect.. safely pass before you proceed)

Question 24

Vertical means?
Horizontal means?

Rectangle

(Regulatory or Guide)

Answer 24

Vertical Signs give instructions or tell you the law.
Horizontal Signs may give directions or information.

Question 25

Diamond

(Warning)

Answer 25

Warns you of special conditions or hazards ahead

Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop

Question 26

Pentagon

(School Zone / School Crossing)

Answer 26

School zones and warns you about school crossings.

(Two signs show the actual location of the crosswalk)

Question 27

Speed Limit

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

Do Not enter
Wrong Way

Answer 28

You cannot drive in that direction

If you drive past these signs you are going in the wrong direction

Question 29

One Way

Answer 29

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

Question 30

No Left Turn

Answer 30

Left turns are against the law.

In Virginia, U-turns are considered as** two left turns and are illegal** if this sign is posted

Question 31

No Right Turn

Answer 31

Right turns are illegal

Do not make a right turn when you see this sign

Question 32

No U-Turn

Answer 32

U-turns are illegal

Do not make a U-turn when you see this sign

Question 33

No Turn on Red

Answer 33

You may not turn on the red light

Wait for the signal to turn green

Question 34

Do Not Pass

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Left Turn Yield on Green

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Keep Right

Answer 36

A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to the side indicated by the arrow

Question 37

Lane Use Control

Answer 37

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.

Question 38

High Occupany Vehicles

Answer 38

These signs indicate lanes reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one+ passengers as specified on the sign.

Question 39

Disabled Parking

Answer 39

Parking spaces marked with these signs are reserved for people with disabled parking permits