Traffic Signals (2.1)

Question 1

A red arrow indicates that you may turn after you come to a complete stop and look both ways for traffic and pedestrians.

True/False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If the traffic light is green and a police officer motions you to stop, you should:

A. Obey the traffic light.
B. Follow the officer’s direction.
C. Obey the police officer or the traffic light.
D. Proceed with caution.

Answer 2

B. Follow the officer’s direction

Question 3

Lane use signals indicate where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.

True/False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A flashing red light means:

A. reduce your speed.
B. stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear.
C. drive with caution.
D. a fire engine or ambulance is ahead.

Answer 4

B. stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear.

Question 5

You do not have to come to a complete stop before turning right on a red light.

True/False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

It is legal to avoid traffic controls by cutting through a parking lot or field.

True/False

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Traffic signals apply to pedestrians.

True/False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Traffic signals do not apply to bicyclists

True/False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

A left turn at a red traffic signal is allowed when:

A. You are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street.
B. Traffic is stopped.
C. Between midnight and 6 a.m.
D. No one is coming.

Answer 9

A. You are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street.

Question 10

Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police officer.

True/False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at the next intersection. You should:

A. Slow down and proceed with caution.
B. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
C. Speed up before the light changes to red.
D. Maintain speed since you have the right-of-way.

Answer 11

A. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Question 12

If a police officer directs you to go through an intersection with a red light, you should:

A. stop until the light turns green.
B. Stop until the light changes to yellow.
C. Stop, then drive on carefully.
D. Follow the officer’s direction.

Answer 12

D. Follow the officer’s direction.

Question 13

A right turn on a red traffic signal is permitted:
A. After stopping, if no sign prohibits right turn on red.
B. When the traffic light first changes.
C. At any time.
D. In daylight hours only.

Answer 13

A. After stopping, if no sign prohibits right turn on red.

Question 14

Yellow X or Yellow Diagonal Downward Arrow: These signals mean that you should move out of the lane as soon as safely possible.

True/False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

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.

True/False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Lane use signals are often used to:

A. indicate where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.
B. indicate heavy traffic ahead.
C. warn motorists that a work zone is ahead.
D. All of the above.

Answer 16

A. indicate where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.

Question 17

At a red light, come to a complete stop:

A. 100 feet before the intersection.
B. 50 feet before the stop line.
C. Two car lengths behind the vehicle in front of you.
D. Before you reach the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk.

Answer 17

D. Before you reach the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk.

Question 18

Traffic signals apply to:

A. Drivers.
B. Bicyclists.
C. Pedestrians.
D. All of the above.

Answer 18

D. All of the above.

Question 19

Before turning right on red:

A. Slow down and proceed with caution.
B. Come to a complete stop, look both ways and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic.
C. Check your rear view mirror.
D. Come to complete stop and proceed when the light turns green.

Answer 19

B. Come to a complete stop, look both ways and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic.