Laws & Rules of Road - Traffic Lights

Question 1

Solid Red Light (Traffic lights)

Answer 1

Means STOP

You can turn right at a red light if :
- There is not a No Turn on Red sign posted
You stop at the stop or limit line, yield for pedestrians and turn when it is safe

Question 2

Red Arrow light (Traffic Lights)

Answer 2

Means STOP

• Do not turn at a red arrow; remain stopped until a green traffic signal light or a green arrow

Question 3

Flashing red light (Traffic Lights)

Answer 3

Means STOP
- After stopping you may go when it is safe

Question 4

Solid Yellow light (Traffic Lights)

Answer 4

Means CAUTION
- When you see a yellow signal light, stop, if you can do so safely
- If you cannot stop safely, cautiously cross the intersection

Question 5

Yellow Arrow light (Traffic Lights)

Answer 5

Means the protected time is ending and that the signal will change soon

• If you cannot stop safely or are already in the intersection, cautiously complete your turn

Question 6

Flashing yellow light

Answer 6

Is a warning to PROCEED WITH CAUTION; make sure to slow down and be alert, stopping is not needed

Question 7

Flashing yellow arrow

Answer 7

You can turn, but you turn is not protected from other traffic

• Proceed ti turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution

Question 8

Solid green light

Answer 8

Means GO

• You should still stop for any vehicle, bicyclist or pedestrian in the intersection
• Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the signal turns red

Question 9

Green arrow

Answer 9

Means GO in the direction the arrow is pointing

• Allows you to make protected turns

Question 10

Traffic light not working

Answer 10

When a traffic light is not working, stop as if the intersection is controlled by STOP signs in all directions; proceed when it is safe to do so