Connecticut permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 5 questions.
You approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What does Connecticut law require?
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Sample traffic signals questions
You approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What does Connecticut law require?
- A Stop as if there were a stop sign
- B Slow down and go if no one is coming
- C Treat it like a yield sign
- D Go through if you are on the busier road
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A. Stop as if there were a stop sign
State law requires a driver at an intersection with an inoperative stop light to stop as though it were controlled by a stop sign. Then take turns as you would at a four-way stop.
The light turns yellow just after you have entered the intersection. What should you do?
- A Stop where you are
- B Continue through the intersection
- C Back up behind the stop line
- D Speed up to beat the red light
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B. Continue through the intersection
A yellow light means the signal is about to turn red, so stop if it is safe. If you are already in the intersection when it turns yellow, keep going through.
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B The light is about to turn green
- C Stop only if cross traffic is present
- D The same as a stop sign
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D. The same as a stop sign
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe.
You are turning left on a green arrow when the arrow turns yellow. What does that mean?
- A You may now turn after yielding to oncoming traffic
- B The protected turn is ending; prepare to stop
- C Oncoming traffic must stop for you
- D The signal is broken
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B. The protected turn is ending; prepare to stop
A yellow arrow means the protection of the green arrow is ending. If you are turning that way, prepare to stop.