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When a steady yellow arrow is displayed, what action should a driver take?
Which of the following is true regarding the use of a flashing yellow light?
When a green arrow is displayed, what is the driver required to do?
What is the meaning of a flashing red light?
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Under what circumstances is a driver allowed to turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street?
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What is the purpose of lane signals?
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What does the 'Double Curve' sign indicate?
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What is the purpose of an 'Advisory Speed Sign'?
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What does the 'Winding Road' sign indicate?
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What is the purpose of a 'Yield Ahead' sign?
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What does the 'Two-Way Traffic Ahead' sign indicate?
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What is the purpose of a 'Roundabout Circle' sign?
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What action must be taken when approaching a 'Stop' sign without a stop line?
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In a 'Four-Way Stop' situation, how should vehicles proceed through the intersection?
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What does the 'Yield' sign require drivers to do?
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When can a driver proceed through a 'Yield' sign without stopping?
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What does the 'Do Not Enter' sign indicate?
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What should a driver do when facing a 'Wrong Way' sign?
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What is the primary purpose of ramp signals?
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What should a pedestrian do when the DON'T WALK or Raised Hand signal begins flashing?
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What is the purpose of the countdown signal for pedestrians?
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How should a driver respond when approaching a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon?
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What should a driver do when approaching a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal with a yellow flashing light?
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If there is no light illuminated on a pedestrian signal when approaching an intersection, what should a driver do?
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What do the even-numbered routes typically represent in Florida?
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What is the primary purpose of traffic signals at intersections?
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What should a driver do if a traffic signal is out of order and law enforcement is not present?
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What is the purpose of the blue and white service signs?
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When is a driver allowed to turn right on a red light?
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What is the purpose of the brown and white signs?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signals
- A red arrow indicates that you cannot make a movement until the green light appears.
- A yellow arrow indicates that the green light is ending or about to turn red, and you should stop if you can safely do so.
- A flashing yellow arrow indicates that turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- A green arrow indicates that you can make a turn in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection.
Lane Signals
- A red X indicates that you should not drive in a lane.
- A yellow X indicates that the lane signal is about to turn red.
- Lane signals are used to show when the direction of the flow of traffic changes, or to show which lanes are open or closed at toll booths.
Traffic Controls
- Traffic signals are used to keep traffic moving and prevent crashes, and drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders must obey them.
- If a traffic signal is out of order, treat it as a four-way stop sign.
- Steady signal lights include red, yellow, and green lights.
- A red light requires you to come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light turns green.
- A yellow light indicates that the red light is about to appear, and you should slow down and prepare to stop.
Regulatory Signs
- Stop signs require you to bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line.
- Four-way stops require vehicles to stop and proceed in the order that they arrived at the intersection.
- Yield signs require you to slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way.
- Do not enter signs indicate that you are not allowed to enter a one-way street or roadway.
- Wrong way signs indicate that you are going the wrong way and should turn around.
- No passing signs indicate that you are entering a no passing zone.
Warning Signs
- Right curve signs indicate that the road will curve to the right, and you should slow down and not pass other vehicles.
- Double curve signs indicate that the road will curve to the right and then to the left, and you should slow down and not pass other vehicles.
- Winding road signs indicate that there are several curves ahead, and you should drive slowly and carefully.
- Cross road signs indicate that a road crosses the main highway ahead, and you should look to the left and right for other traffic.
- Side road signs indicate that another road enters the highway from the direction shown, and you should watch for traffic from that direction.
- Sharp right turn signs indicate that the road will make a sharp turn to the right, and you should slow down and not pass other vehicles.
- Hill/downgrade signs indicate that the road goes downhill ahead, and you should slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed.
Advisory Signs
- Advisory speed signs indicate the highest safe speed you should travel around the curve ahead.
- Speed reduction signs provide advance notice of an upcoming speed limit change.
- Yield ahead signs indicate that you should slow down and be prepared to stop at a yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.
- Traffic signal ahead signs indicate that there is a traffic signal at the intersection ahead, and you should slow down.
- Stop sign ahead signs indicate that you should slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign.
- Two-way traffic ahead signs indicate that the one-way street or roadway is about to change to two-way traffic, and there will be oncoming traffic.
- Roundabout circle signs provide advance notice of a roundabout.
Ramp Signals
- Ramp signals control the rate of vehicles entering an expressway and alternate between red and green.
- You must wait for the green signal before entering the expressway.
Pedestrian Signals
- Walk or walking person signs indicate that you can begin to cross the street.
- Don't walk or raised hand signs indicate that you should not enter the crosswalk or begin crossing the street.
- Countdown signals indicate the time remaining to cross the street before the hand signal appears.
- Rectangular rapid flashing beacon signs indicate that you should push the button to activate the signal, and motorists must stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- High-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) signals indicate that you should approach at a speed that will allow you to stop if the light changes.
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Test your knowledge on traffic controls and informational signs used on roads. Learn about Green Guide Signs providing directions and distances, Blue and White Service Signs guiding you to services like gas and food, and Brown and White Signs indicating scenic areas and historic sites.
