Arkansas permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 4 questions.
What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
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Sample traffic signals questions
What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A Slow down and go through with caution
- B Treat it like a stop sign: stop fully, then go when safe
- C Stop and wait there until the light changes to steady green
- D Yield only to vehicles on your right
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B. Treat it like a stop sign: stop fully, then go when safe
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and continue only when it is safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 36
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What does a flashing yellow arrow mean for drivers in a left-turn lane?
- A Your left turn is protected; oncoming traffic is stopped
- B You must stop; the signal is about to turn red
- C You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- D Left turns are prohibited until the arrow turns green
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C. You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn, but it is not protected: you must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians first. Only a green arrow means oncoming traffic has been stopped for you.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 36
You are approaching an intersection and the light turns steady yellow. What should you do?
- A Stop if you can do so safely
- B Speed up to get through before it turns red
- C Keep going at the same speed in every case
- D Stop immediately, even if it means braking hard
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A. Stop if you can do so safely
A steady yellow light means the signal is changing from green to red. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are too close to stop safely, continue through with care.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 35
What does a green arrow pointing left mean for your turn lane?
- A You may turn but must yield to oncoming cars
- B Left turns are not allowed from this lane
- C Your turn is protected, and opposing traffic must stop
- D The signal is about to change to red
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C. Your turn is protected, and opposing traffic must stop
A green arrow means you may turn in the direction of the arrow and the turn is protected because opposing traffic must stop. Still check for pedestrians and red-light runners before turning.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 36