DMV Driver License Test › Traffic Signal Lights
Which of the following best describes how a driver should proceed when a green arrow turns into a green light?
The driver should yield to oncoming traffic and may turn if the way is clear
The driver should turn as normal
The driver should stop until he or she sees another green arrow
The driver should turn on his or her hazard lights
The driver should change lanes and proceed without turning
When a driver approaches a green arrow that changes to a green light they should yield to oncoming traffic and only turn if traffic is clear. They may not just simply turn because when the light changes opposing traffic are given the right to proceed through the intersection. If the driver were to turn at this time, then they would either cut of or collide with oncoming traffic.
Which of the following best describes how a driver should treat a flashing red light?
The driver should treat the light at the intersection like a stop sign
The driver should slow and proceed with caution
The driver should stop and await directions from emergency services
The driver should stop and follow a detour
None of these
A driver should treat a flashing red light as a stop sign. Flashing red lights indicate that the driver should come to a complete stop, check for oncoming traffic, and proceed through the intersection when it is clear. A flashing red light does not imply that the driver proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light indicates that a driver should slow down, look, and proceed with care.
What is the proper procedure for crossing a four-way intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal?
Stop, look both ways, and proceed if the intersection is clear
Slow, look both ways, and proceed if the intersection is clear
Stop at the intersection and await directions from emergency services
Stop and find an alternate route
None of these
When a driver encounters a downed or non-functioning signal, they should treat it as a stop sign. In this case the intersection should be treated as a four-way stop. The driver should slowly approach the intersection, stop, look both ways, and proceed through the intersection when it is clear.