Wyoming 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 go ahead with caution
- B The signal is broken, so treat it as a green light
- C Stop only if cross traffic is coming
- D Come to a complete stop, the same as a stop sign
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D. Come to a complete stop, the same as a stop sign
A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection. It has the same meaning as a STOP sign, so after stopping you go only when the way is clear.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 97
The traffic light ahead turns steady amber (yellow) as you approach. What should you do?
- A Speed up to get through before it turns red
- B Keep going at the same speed in every case
- C Stop at once, even if you are already in the intersection
- D Stop before the intersection if you can do so safely
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D. Stop before the intersection if you can do so safely
A steady amber light means you must stop before entering the intersection if possible. If you are too close to stop safely, carefully continue through. It warns that the light is about to turn red.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 97
You have a green arrow pointing left. What must you still do?
- A Stop completely before making the turn
- B Wait until the arrow changes to a solid green light
- C Sound your horn to warn pedestrians
- D Yield to people and vehicles already in the intersection
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D. Yield to people and vehicles already in the intersection
A green arrow means you may turn in the arrow's direction without stopping if the way is clear. You must still yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 97
A police officer directing traffic waves you through an intersection while the traffic light is red. What should you do?
- A Obey the red light and stay stopped
- B Follow the officer's directions
- C Wait for the light to turn green, then go
- D Turn right only, as allowed on red
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B. Follow the officer's directions
A police officer's directions outweigh traffic lights and signs. Officers direct traffic when signals fail or conditions call for it, so do what the officer signals even if the light says otherwise.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 50