New Hampshire permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 5 questions.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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Sample traffic signals questions
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B Stop completely, then go when it is safe to do so
- C The light is about to turn red
- D Only turning traffic may proceed
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A. Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. You do not have to stop, but be prepared to stop for any traffic entering the intersection.
What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe
- B Slow down and proceed without stopping
- C Wait until the light turns green
- D Stop only if other vehicles are present
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A. Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe
A flashing red light works like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop behind the stop line, crosswalk or intersection, yield the right of way, then go when it is safe.
You face a steady red arrow. What does it mean?
- A Turn in that direction after stopping and yielding
- B Turn with caution because oncoming traffic has a red light
- C The arrow is about to turn green
- D Do not enter the intersection to move in that direction
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D. Do not enter the intersection to move in that direction
A red arrow means you may not enter the intersection unless another signal shown at the same time permits it. Wait for a green arrow or a green light that allows the movement.
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In New Hampshire, when may you turn right while facing a steady red light?
- A Never; you must wait for a green light
- B Only when a green right arrow is also shown
- C Without stopping, if no cars are coming
- D After stopping, if no sign prohibits it
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D. After stopping, if no sign prohibits it
A steady red means stop. After stopping, you may turn right on red only if there is no sign prohibiting it, and you must yield to pedestrians and traffic. Watch for "No Turn on Red" signs.