Michigan permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 5 questions.
You are approaching an intersection with a flashing red light. What must you do?
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Sample traffic signals questions
You are approaching an intersection with a flashing red light. What must you do?
- A Come to a full stop and go when the road is clear
- B Slow down and go through without stopping
- C Stop and wait for a green light
- D Turn right or left, because the road ahead is closed
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A. Come to a full stop and go when the road is clear
A flashing red light works like a stop sign. Come to a full stop, yield as needed, and proceed when the road is clear.
What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean?
- A Stop and wait for the light to change to green
- B Proceed carefully through the intersection
- C The light is about to turn red
- D The intersection is closed
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B. Proceed carefully through the intersection
A flashing yellow light means slow down and go through carefully, scanning traffic in both directions. It does not require you to stop.
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Your traffic signal shows a flashing yellow left-turn arrow. What may you do?
- A Turn left freely, because all oncoming traffic has been stopped
- B Stop and wait for a steady green arrow
- C Prepare to stop because the arrow will turn red
- D Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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D. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow lets you turn left when oncoming traffic, which has a green light, is clear. Wait for a safe gap and check for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The light turns yellow as you approach, and you are too close to stop safely. What does the handbook say to do?
- A Do not speed up; drive cautiously through the intersection
- B Speed up so you get through the intersection before it turns red
- C Slam on the brakes no matter what
- D Stop in the middle of the intersection
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A. Do not speed up; drive cautiously through the intersection
A yellow light means the signal is about to turn red, and you are required to stop. If you cannot stop safely, do not speed up; go through the intersection cautiously.