Alabama Traffic Signals Practice Permit Test
YOU MAY CONTINUE CAREFULLY THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT IF:
IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED FLASHING LIGHT, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
A flashing red signal light means “STOP.” After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe. Observe the right-of-way rules.
WHEN A SCHOOL BUS WITH ITS RED LIGHTS FLASHING IS STOPPED AHEAD ON YOUR SIDE OF THE ROAD, YOU MUST:
When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing. The law requires you remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing.
IF THERE IS A RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD AND A MECHANICAL SIGNAL WARNS YOU OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN, YOU MUST:
A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHICH HAS A GREEN ARROW AND A RED LIGHT MEANS THAT
THIS GREEN ARROW ON A LANE USE CONTROL SIGNAL MEANS THAT:
Special signals may also be placed directly over traffic lanes to control traffic. These signals show how specific lanes of a street or highway should be used. A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means you may use the lane.
ON THE INTERSECTION, IF YOU SEE A GREEN ARROW POINTING TO THE LEFT, YOU CAN:
A green arrow means “GO.” You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection. The green arrow allows you to make a “protected” turn. Oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians are stopped by a red light as long as the green arrow is lighted.
IF YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH RED FLASHING LIGHTS, YOU MUST:
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MUST YOU OBEY OVER THE OTHER THREE
Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals or pavement markings. If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, for example, you must stop. If an officer signals you to drive through a red light or stop sign, you must do it. Among the persons authorized to direct traffic are police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons and school crossing persons.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS?
A red arrow means “STOP.” Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND SEE AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE WITH FLASHING LIGHTS BEHIND YOU?
IF THERE ARE STILL OTHER VEHICLES IN THE INTERSECTION WHEN YOUR RED LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOU SHOULD:
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROPER ORDER FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Red light is always located at the top if the traffic light is vertical and on the left if the traffic light is horizontal.
WHEN YOU ARE IN A DEDICATED TURN LANE CONTROLLED BY A GREEN ARROW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE?
A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS RED, BUT A POLICE OFFICER IS TELLING YOU TO GO AHEAD ANYWAY. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, for example, you must stop. If an officer signals you to drive through a red light or stop sign, you must do it. Among the persons authorized to direct traffic are police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons and school crossing persons.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A FLASHING YELLOW SIGNAL LIGHT?
A GREEN ARROW POINTING TO THE LEFT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY:
A green arrow means “GO.” You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection. The green arrow allows you to make a “protected” turn. Oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians are stopped by a red light as long as the green arrow is lighted.