DONE - ★ Flashing Red, Yellow, Green Traffic Lights -Traffic School, Drivers Ed, Defensive Driving Test Answers

Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is ___________ traffic flow.
➜ Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is __________ traffic flow.
A.) low
B.) extremely high
C.) moderately high
D.) moderate

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low

If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should
A.) go through the intersection without stopping
B.) stop until the light turns green
C.) stop until the light changes to yellow
D.) stop, then drive on carefully

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go through the intersection without stopping

After a full stop at a red traffic light may a driver turn right if the way is clear?
A.) Yes
B.) No

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Yes, but only if it is not otherwise prohibited

The _____ signals indicates the driver to stop behind the limit or crosswalk line before the intersection.
➜ The _____ signals the driver to stop behind the limit or crosswalk line before the intersection.
A.) red light
B.) yellow light
C.) green light

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red light

A flashing red light has the same meaning as a _______.
A.) yield sign
B.) green light
C.) stop sign
D.) red light

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stop sign

A flashing red light means that the driver must:
A.) Turn at the next corner
B.) Stop before going
C.) Drive on with caution
D.) Reduce speed

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Stop before going

A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:
A.) Caution
B.) You are in a speed-controlled zone
C.) Yield only
D.) Stop, and then yield before proceeding

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Stop, and then yield before proceeding

Some signals change only when a car is at the stop line.
Some red traffic signals change only when a car is at the stop line. a. true b. false
A.) True
B.) False

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True

At traffic signal, When the green arrow and solid red light is illuminated, __________
A.) treat the same as any other intersection; turn left if there are no oncoming cars.
B.) vehicles in the proper lane may proceed in the direction of the arrow.
C.) vehicles making left turns should clear the intersection; the protected phase is about to end.
D.) the left turn is “protected.”; vehicles moving straight and turning right may proceed.

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vehicles in the proper lane may proceed in the direction of the arrow

EXPLANATION: A green arrow, pointing right or left, means you may make a turn in the direction of the arrow. If the red light is burning at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn and you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.

A blacked-out traffic light should be treated the same as a __________________.
A.) YIELD sign
B.) STOP sign
C.) DO NOT ENTER sign
D.) yellow traffic light

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STOP sign

Left turns on a red light are allowed from a one-way street into a one-way street, and if the way is clear.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

After a full stop at red traffic light a driver may:
A.) Drive straight ahead
B.) Turn right unless prohibited by a sign if the way is clear
C.) Turn left
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should
A.) Go through the intersection without stopping
B.) Stop until the light turns green
C.) Stop until the light changes to yellow
D.) Stop, then drive on carefully

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Go through the intersection without stopping

When traffic lights are mounted horizontally, the red light is at the right, the yellow is in the middle and the green is to the left.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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False

This color signal light means caution.
A.) orange
B.) yellow
C.) red
D.) green

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yellow

A flashing yellow light __________
A.) Should be treated just like a stop sign.
B.) Is only encountered on a highway.
C.) Warns you of potential danger

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Should be treated just like a stop sign.

A flashing yellow or amber light means:
A.) Stop, then proceed with caution
B.) Railroad ahead
C.) Yield right-of-way after stopping
D.) Slow down, Proceed with caution

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Slow down, Proceed with caution

Can you proceed with caution when you approach a flashing yellow light?
A.) Yes
B.) No

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Yes

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
A.) Continue driving through the intersection at full speed.
B.) Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
C.) Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
D.) Slow down and proceed through the intersection carefully; be prepared to stop

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Slow down and proceed through the intersection carefully; be prepared to stop

What does yellow signal traffic signal mean?
➜ What does a yellow traffic light mean?
A.) traffic signal with middle signal light illuminated
B.) Stop, if you can do so safely.
C.) Continue driving.
D.) Yield to the crossing traffic.
E.) Speed up.

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Stop, if you can do so safely.

EXPLANATION: Yellow - A yellow signal light warns you that the red signal is about to appear. When you see the yellow light, you should stop, if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop, look out for vehicles that may enter the intersection when the light changes.

Traffic approaching a steady __________ signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk or, if there is no crosswalk, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until a green indication is shown.
A.) red
B.) yellow
C.) green
D.) none of the above

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red

A steady yellow signal on a traffic light is a warning that the green signal is being terminated and the red signal is about to become active.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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True

A steady __________ signal means that the related green movement is being terminated or that a red indication will soon appear.
A.) red
B.) yellow
C.) green

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yellow

The colors on a traffic signal can be in different positions depending on where you are in the United States.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

If this traffic signal is turned on after the red light, it means you may cross the intersection, but you _______ wait until the crossing traffic has cleared the intersection first. traffic signal with bottom signal light illuminated
A.) can
B.) must
C.) might
D.) should
E.) don't have to

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must

EXPLANATION: Green - A green light means go, but you must first let any vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians remaining in the intersection get through before you move ahead. You can turn left only if you have enough space to complete the turn before any oncoming vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian becomes a hazard. Left turning vehicles must always yield to those going straight. Do not enter an intersection, even when the light is green, unless there is enough space to completely cross before the light turns red. If heavy traffic causes you to block traffic, you can be cited.

______ traffic light indicates vehicles may proceed.
A.) Green
B.) Red
C.) Yellow

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Green

A circular green signal on a traffic light means:
➜ When you get a circular green light on a traffic signal it means that you should
A.) You may proceed straight through the light.
B.) You may make a right turn cautiously and proceed.
C.) You may make a left turn cautiously and proceed.
D.) All the above.

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All the above.

If you have a green light but cross traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
A.) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
B.) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears
C.) Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic
D.) Honk your horn and force your way into the intersection

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Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

You arrive at crossroads. You want to turn left and you have a green light. Can you proceed?
A.) Yes, you can turn left, as this is a protected turn where no other oncoming vehicles can enter the intersection.
B.) Yes, but only if there is a LEFT TURN PERMITTED sign present.
C.) Yes, you can turn left, however you may still need to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
D.) No, you cannot turn left as this is not a green arrow. The LEDs have just failed, and coincidentally, making an arrow shape.

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Yes, you can turn left, however you may still need to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.