Pedestrian Signals Flashcards
1
Q
“Don’t Walk” or “Raised Hand”
A
You may not begin crossing. If you are already in the crosswalk when this signal begins flashing, you should finish crossing the street
2
Q
Countdown signal
A
- The countdown starts at the beginning of the “DON’T START” or flashing hand phase and ends with a zero and a “DON’T WALK” or solid red hand
- Once the countdown starts and the hand is flashing it is no longer safe to cross
3
Q
Rectangular rapid flashing beacon
A
- push button to activate signal
- once the lights flash and approaching traffic stops, walk
- motorists must stop and yield
4
Q
High intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK)
A
when approaching a ped signal with no light, go if the intersection is clear
5
Q
Yellow flashing
A
slow down and proceed with caution, ped has pressed button
6
Q
Red steady light
A
stop for ped
7
Q
Red flashing light
A
proceed with caution, go if intersection is clear
