New Jersey permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 4 questions.
You reach an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark because of a power failure. What should you do?
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Sample traffic signals questions
You reach an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark because of a power failure. What should you do?
- A Treat it as a four-way stop
- B Proceed at normal speed if no cars are visible
- C Treat it like a flashing yellow light
- D Yield only to vehicles on the left
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A. Treat it as a four-way stop
When a signal is not lit because of a power failure or malfunction, treat it as a four-way stop. Stop, look left and right, yield and go only when safe.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- A Stop completely, then proceed when safe
- B Slow down and proceed with care
- C The light is about to turn green
- D Stop and wait for the light to turn steady green
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B. Slow down and proceed with care
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with care. A flashing red light means stop, yield, and go only when it is safe.
The light turns yellow just as you approach the intersection, and you can stop safely. What should you do?
- A Speed up to get through before it turns red
- B Stop before entering the intersection
- C Continue at the same speed, since yellow means caution
- D Stop in the middle of the crosswalk
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B. Stop before entering the intersection
When a yellow light follows green, stop before entering the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely. If the light changes while you are already in the intersection, go through with caution.
A pedestrian signal shows a steady orange raised palm. What does it mean for pedestrians?
- A Cross now, because drivers facing this signal must stop for pedestrians
- B Wait for the next car to stop, then cross
- C Do not leave the curb; those already crossing should finish quickly
- D Push the button to change the light immediately
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C. Do not leave the curb; those already crossing should finish quickly
A steady orange raised palm means pedestrians must not leave the sidewalk. Those already in the crosswalk should go quickly to a safe spot. Drivers must still stop for anyone in the crosswalk.