Vermont permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 4 questions.
You approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What should you do?
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Sample traffic signals questions
You approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What should you do?
- A Stop as if there were stop signs in all directions
- B Proceed if no cross traffic is visible
- C Yield only to traffic on your right
- D Treat it as a flashing yellow light
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A. Stop as if there were stop signs in all directions
If a signal is dark, as in a power failure, stop as if there were stop signs in all directions. Then take turns safely.
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- A Stop, then go after yielding, as at a stop sign
- B Slow down and proceed with caution
- C The light is about to turn green
- D Stop only if cross traffic is present
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A. Stop, then go after yielding, as at a stop sign
A flashing red light works like a stop sign. Stop, then go only after yielding to all pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.
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You see a flashing yellow left-turn arrow. What does it mean?
- A You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- B Left turns are protected because oncoming traffic is facing a red light
- C The arrow is about to turn red, so stop
- D No left turns are allowed
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A. You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn after you yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk. Oncoming traffic has a green light, so wait for a safe gap.
What does a solid green left-turn arrow mean?
- A You may turn left, but only after yielding to all oncoming vehicles
- B Left-turning drivers should prepare to stop
- C Left turns are not allowed
- D Left turns have the right of way; oncoming traffic has a red light
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D. Left turns have the right of way; oncoming traffic has a red light
A solid green arrow means your left turn is protected: you have the right of way and oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light. Still watch for anyone running the light.