Oklahoma permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 6 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 Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- C The signal is broken; drive through
- D Stop, then go when it is safe, as at a stop sign
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D. Stop, then go when it is safe, as at a stop sign
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe to cross. It is often used at dangerous intersections where cross traffic may not stop.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 26
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You face a flashing yellow arrow pointing left. What should you do?
- A Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- B Turn left immediately, because oncoming traffic must stop for you
- C Stop and wait for a solid green arrow
- D Do not turn left from this lane
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A. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow left-turn arrow allows a turn, but only after you yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has the right-of-way, so slow down and pick a safe gap.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 26
At a red light in Oklahoma, which turn may you make after a complete stop, unless a sign forbids it?
- A A left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street
- B A left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street
- C A U-turn when the intersection is empty
- D A left turn from any street if no one is coming
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B. A left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street
In Oklahoma, after a complete stop you may turn right on red, and you may turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, unless signs forbid it. You must yield to pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 26
A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection with a working green light. Whom do you obey?
- A The officer
- B The traffic signal
- C Whichever you saw first
- D The driver ahead of you
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A. The officer
You must obey traffic signals except when an officer is directing traffic; then you obey the officer at all times. Officers take over when signals cannot handle the situation safely.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 26