Traffic Signals Flashcards
What should you do if a traffic signal is out of order and law enforcement is not present?
Treat the light/intersection as a four-way stop sign
What does a steady red light mean?
Come to a complete stop at the stop line
Can you turn right at a steady red light if there is not a No Turn on Red sign and the way is clear?
Yes
On a steady red light, can you turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left?
Yes
What does a steady yellow light mean?
Stop if you can safely do so
What does a steady green light mean?
Go if the intersection is clear, yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic when turning left
What does a steady red arrow mean?
Do not make the movement shown on the arrow until the green light appears.
You may turn right if there is not a No Turn on Red sign and the way is clear.
You may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street with traffic moving left
What does a steady yellow arrow mean?
The green arrow is ending or the light is about to turn red, so stop if you can safely do so
What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
Turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow, and oncoming traffic has a green light, so yield to oncoming traffic
What does a steady green arrow mean?
You may make a turn in the direction of the arrow, and if the red light is on at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn
What does a flashing red light mean?
Used at dangerous intersections; stop and proceed when safe
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Used at dangerous intersections, also to alert you to a warning sign such as school crossing, proceed with caution
What does a red X lane signal mean?
Never drive in a lane under the red X
What does a yellow X lane signal mean?
The lane signal is about to turn red.
What does a green arrow lane signal mean?
You may use this lane and must also obey all other signs and signals
