Traffic Signals Flashcards
If the traffic signal is not operating or is malfunctioning, treat the intersection as a…
Four way stop
At a red light, may you turn right?
After stopping and yielding to pedestrians and other traffic, yes
When is it legal to turn left during a red light?
When you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street
What does a yellow traffic light mean?
A red light is about to appear, so stop unless already in the intersection
Green means…?
Go.
What does a green arrow mean? If the green arrow goes off, but the circular green light is on, can you still make the turn?
It means that you may make the turn indicated by the arrow. You may still turn after yielding to through vehicles, unless prohibited by a sign or red arrow
What does a yellow arrow mean?
That a red arrow is about to appear; stop if you are not already in the intersection
Red arrow tells you…?
You may not proceed in the direction of the arrow
What does a flashing red light mean?
Means the same as a stop sign. Stop; then proceed only after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
This is the warning of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.