Mississippi permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 5 questions.
You want to turn right at a red light and no sign prohibits it. What must you do first?
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Sample traffic signals questions
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You want to turn right at a red light and no sign prohibits it. What must you do first?
- A Slow down and yield, then turn without stopping
- B Wait for the light to turn green
- C Sound your horn and turn if no one is coming
- D Stop completely, then yield to traffic and pedestrians
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D. Stop completely, then yield to traffic and pedestrians
Mississippi allows a right turn on red unless a sign prohibits it, but you must stop completely first. The manual is clear that only yielding before turning is not enough and is illegal.
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You are in a left-turn lane facing a flashing yellow arrow. What should you do?
- A Stop and wait for a steady green arrow
- B Prepare to stop because the light will turn red
- C Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic
- D Turn left; oncoming traffic has a red light
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C. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic
A flashing yellow arrow lets you turn, but oncoming traffic has a green light at the same time, so you must yield. For left turns it means the same as a solid green light.
You approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What should you do?
- A Stop completely, then proceed with caution
- B Continue at normal speed because you have the right of way
- C Slow down and drive through if it looks clear
- D Turn around and find another route
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A. Stop completely, then proceed with caution
When a signal has no working lights, stop completely and then go with caution, following the right-of-way rules. Treat it much like a stop sign.
A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection where the signal is green for you. The officer holds up one hand, palm toward you, and gives a long whistle blast. What should you do?
- A Stop, because officers override signals
- B Continue, because the light is green
- C Turn right to get out of the officer's way
- D Slow down and proceed with caution
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A. Stop, because officers override signals
When an officer directs traffic, you must follow the officer instead of the signs and signals. An upraised palm with a long whistle blast means stop; a wave with short blasts means go.