Kansas permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 6 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 proceed with caution without needing to stop
- B Yield only to vehicles on your right
- C Stop completely and proceed as you would at a stop sign
- D Stop and wait until the light turns green
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C. Stop completely and proceed as you would at a stop sign
A flashing red light works like a stop sign. Stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, look both ways and yield before entering.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 35
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B The light is about to turn red
- C You have the right-of-way over all traffic
- D Stop and wait for a green light
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A. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. Be ready to stop for any traffic entering the intersection.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 34
When does the Kansas handbook say a left turn on a red light may be permitted?
- A From a one-way street onto a two-way street
- B Never; only right turns on red are allowed
- C From a one-way or two-way street onto a one-way street
- D From any street, if no traffic is coming
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C. From a one-way or two-way street onto a one-way street
Some left turns on red are permitted when turning onto a one-way street, from either a one-way or two-way street. You must stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 34
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You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. No sign prohibits it. What may you do?
- A Turn only if a green arrow also appears
- B Turn without a full stop if the way looks clear of all traffic
- C Wait for the light to turn green
- D Turn after stopping and checking for traffic and pedestrians
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D. Turn after stopping and checking for traffic and pedestrians
Unless a sign prohibits it, you may turn right on red after a complete stop and a check for traffic and pedestrians. A NO TURN ON RED sign means wait for green.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook: Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, page 34