module 1.3 quiz Flashcards
steady red light
stop and remain stopped as long as signal is red
red arrow signal
may NOT proceed in direction of arrow
red flashing light
stop, yield. and go when clear
red x signal
lane is closed, do not drive in this lane
steady yellow light
indicates light is about to change-clear the intersection
yellow arrow signal
indicates light is about to change-clear the intersection
yellow flashing light-circle
slow down
yellow flashing light-arrow
yield to vehicles and pedestrians and turn in direction of arrow of way is clear
yellow x signal
lane closure is imminent-move out of lane as soon as safely possible
steady green light
go IF way is clear
green arrow signal
lane is open-safe to drive in this lane
when can you turn right on red
at some intersections you may turn right while the traffic light is red
BEFORE turning STOP
check for traffic and pedestrians
you may NOT turn on red of a no turn on red sign is present
when can you turn left on red?
it is permitted on a one way street
BEFORE turning STOP and yield
check for traffic and pedestrians
you may NOT turn left on red if a no turn on red sign is present
what should you do if the traffic signals do not work?
you are required to STOP and treat this situation like a 4-way stop
if a police officer is there directing traffic, then follow the officer’s directions
red used with white
prohibitive
stop
yield
do not
no
white used with black
regulatory
traffic law