New Mexico permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 4 questions.
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
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Sample traffic signals questions
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- A Slow down and proceed with caution
- B The light is about to turn green
- C Come to a full stop, then go when safe
- D Stop only if cross traffic is present
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C. Come to a full stop, then go when safe
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Come to a full stop, then proceed when it is safe.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 7
You are already in the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should you do?
- A Continue through the intersection
- B Stop where you are
- C Back up behind the stop line
- D Turn right to leave the intersection
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A. Continue through the intersection
A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red, so stop if you safely can. But if you are already in the intersection, do not stop; continue through and clear it.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 7
You are turning left on a green arrow when the arrow changes to yellow. What does this mean?
- A You may keep turning with the right-of-way
- B Only drivers going straight may move
- C You must back out of the turn lane
- D Your protected turn is ending; prepare to yield
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D. Your protected turn is ending; prepare to yield
A yellow arrow means the protection of the green arrow is ending. Prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before turning.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 7
At some New Mexico intersections you may see a small, very bright blinking light in the middle of a red signal. What is it for?
- A To alert you to the red light so you stop
- B To show you may turn right without stopping
- C To signal that the light is broken
- D To warn of an approaching train
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A. To alert you to the red light so you stop
The small, bright blinking light in the middle of a red signal is there to alert you to the red light. You must stop and wait for green and for crossing traffic to clear.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual, page 7