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Georgia permit test: traffic signals

Steady and flashing lights, arrows, lane control signals, pedestrian signals and pedestrian hybrid beacons. 14 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Sample traffic signals questions

  1. 1. What is a steady yellow traffic light warning you about?

    • A. The light is changing from red to green
    • B. You may turn left after yielding
    • C. The light is changing from green to red
    • D. The signal is broken and works like a stop sign
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    C. The light is changing from green to red

    A steady yellow light means red is coming next. Slow down and get ready to stop.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 35

  2. 2. A pedestrian is halfway across the street when the pedestrian signal starts flashing. What does the flashing signal mean for that person?

    • A. They may finish crossing the street
    • B. They must stop and wait in the road for the next WALK
    • C. They must wait for drivers to wave them across
    • D. They must go back to the curb they started from
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    A. They may finish crossing the street

    A flashing pedestrian signal means do not leave the curb, but anyone who has already started crossing may finish. As a driver, expect them to keep walking.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 35

  3. 3. A traffic signal is malfunctioning and flashing yellow in your direction. What are you allowed to do?

    • A. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
    • B. Stop and wait for the signal to be repaired
    • C. Proceed with caution
    • D. Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
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    C. Proceed with caution

    When a broken signal flashes, follow the color you see. A flashing yellow means you may continue carefully.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 35

  4. 4. Your light is red at an intersection with a marked crosswalk. Where must you stop?

    • A. Before entering the crosswalk
    • B. Just past the crosswalk, at the intersection edge
    • C. Wherever you can best see cross traffic
    • D. Inside the crosswalk, before the intersection
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    A. Before entering the crosswalk

    At a red light, make a complete stop before you enter the crosswalk or intersection, and wait there until the light turns green.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 35