Alabama Traffic Signals Practice Permit Test

Question 1

YOU MAY CONTINUE CAREFULLY THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT IF:

Accepted Answer

You are within the intersection

Answer

A yellow light indicates that the signal is about to turn red. You may proceed through a yellow light if you are already in the intersection or so close that stopping safely would be impossible. Otherwise, drivers should prepare to stop.

Question 2

IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED FLASHING LIGHT, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Accepted Answer

Stop before entering and then proceed when safe

Answer

A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign. Drivers must come to a complete stop before the intersection, yield to all cross-traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed only when it is safe to do so.

Question 3

WHEN A SCHOOL BUS WITH ITS RED LIGHTS FLASHING IS STOPPED AHEAD ON YOUR SIDE OF THE ROAD, YOU MUST:

Accepted Answer

Stop until the lights stop flashing

Answer

When a school bus displays flashing red lights, it indicates that children are entering or exiting the bus. Drivers in both directions (unless separated by a physical barrier) must stop and remain stopped until the red lights are no longer flashing, ensuring the safety of the children.

Question 4

IF THERE IS A RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD AND A MECHANICAL SIGNAL WARNS YOU OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN, YOU MUST:

Accepted Answer

Stop and then proceed when safe

Answer

A mechanical signal (like flashing lights or a crossing gate) at a railroad crossing indicates an approaching train. Drivers must stop completely before the tracks and remain stopped until the train has passed, the signals stop flashing, and it is safe to proceed.

Question 5

A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHICH HAS A GREEN ARROW AND A RED LIGHT MEANS THAT

Accepted Answer

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow

Answer

A green arrow displayed with a red light means that traffic is permitted to proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow, while all other movements are prohibited by the red light. This allows for controlled turns or specific lane movements while stopping other traffic.

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Alabama Traffic Signals Practice Permit Test