Traffic Light Rules Flashcards

What must you do when you see a steady red traffic light?

Answer: Stop behind the stop line and wait

A steady red light means you must stop behind the stop line and wait until the light changes. There is no 'turn on red' rule in Singapore.

What does a steady amber (yellow) traffic light mean?

Answer: Stop behind the stop line unless it is unsafe to do so

An amber light means stop behind the stop line. You may only proceed if you are so close that stopping would be dangerous.

A green arrow pointing right appears alongside a red light. What can you do?

Answer: Turn right only, giving way to pedestrians

A green filter arrow allows you to turn in the arrow's direction only, but you must still give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.

What does a flashing green man signal at a pedestrian crossing mean?

Answer: Pedestrians should finish crossing quickly — do not start

A flashing green man means pedestrians already crossing should hurry to finish. Those who haven't started should wait for the next green man.

You approach a junction where the traffic light is showing red and amber together. What does this mean?

Answer: The light is about to turn green — prepare to move but do not go yet

Red and amber together indicate the light is about to change to green. Prepare to move off but do not proceed until the green light shows.

At a traffic light junction, can you enter the junction on green if the road ahead is blocked by traffic?

Answer: No — do not enter if you cannot clear the junction

You must not enter the junction on green if the road ahead is blocked and you cannot clear the junction. This prevents gridlock.