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Louisiana permit test: traffic signals

Traffic signal lights and arrows. 9 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. A flashing yellow light means slow down, watch for traffic entering the intersection and proceed with caution. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  2. On a horizontal signal, red is on the left, yellow in the middle and green on the right. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  3. When your light turns green, you must let crossing traffic clear the intersection before you go. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  4. A steady yellow arrow means the green arrow is ending. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  5. On a steady green light you may turn left, but only when the intersection is clear. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  6. If you are already in the intersection when the light turns yellow, you may continue safely through. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  7. On a green arrow, oncoming and crossing traffic should yield, but watch for drivers turning right on red from across the intersection. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  8. Lights on the same signal are red, yellow and green from top to bottom. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))
  9. A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red. (p. 38, Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample traffic signals questions

  1. 1.You are already in the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should you do?

    • ATurn around in the intersection
    • BContinue safely through
    • CBack up to the stop bar
    • DStop in the intersection
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    ✓ B. Continue safely through

    If you are already in the intersection when the light turns yellow, you may continue safely through.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 38

  2. 2.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    • ASlow down and proceed with caution
    • BSpeed up to clear the intersection
    • CCome to a full stop every time
    • DThe light is about to turn green
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    ✓ A. Slow down and proceed with caution

    A flashing yellow light means slow down, watch for traffic entering the intersection and proceed with caution.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 38

  3. 3.The light turns steady yellow as you approach. You can still stop safely before the stop bar. What should you do?

    • AStop past the stop bar
    • BSpeed up to beat the red
    • CKeep going at the same speed
    • DSlow down and stop
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    ✓ D. Slow down and stop

    A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so before the stop bar.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 38

  4. 4.You are stopped at a red light. It turns green, but a car is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

    • ALet crossing traffic clear first
    • BGo at once since you have green
    • CHonk so the car hurries up
    • DEdge into the intersection
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    ✓ A. Let crossing traffic clear first

    When your light turns green, you must let crossing traffic clear the intersection before you go.

    Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 38