VT DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a traffic signal shows a steady green arrow, you may:
- Proceed in that direction after yielding to oncoming traffic
- Proceed in the direction of the arrow without yielding (Correct answer)
- Slow down and prepare to stop soon
- Proceed only if no pedestrians are present
Correct answer: Proceed in the direction of the arrow without yielding
A steady green arrow is a protected signal meaning oncoming traffic is stopped, allowing you to proceed in that direction without yielding.
Question 2: A flashing yellow traffic light requires you to:
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all vehicles before entering the intersection
- Stop as you would at a red light
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal; you must slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Question 3: A flashing red traffic light should be treated as:
- A yield sign
- A caution signal to slow down
- A stop sign (Correct answer)
- A signal that the intersection is closed
Correct answer: A stop sign
A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign — you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Question 4: A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic signal means:
- You may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic
- You must stop and may not move in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
- Oncoming traffic currently has a green light
- You may proceed once pedestrians have cleared
Correct answer: You must stop and may not move in the direction of the arrow
A steady red arrow prohibits movement in the direction shown; you must wait until it changes before proceeding.
Question 5: When you see a steady yellow traffic light while approaching an intersection, you should:
- Accelerate to clear the intersection before it turns red
- Stop if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Proceed as you would with a green light
- Come to an immediate stop regardless of position
Correct answer: Stop if it is safe to do so
A steady yellow light signals that the light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely before entering the intersection.
Question 6: When traffic signals are completely dark or not working at an intersection, drivers should:
- Proceed without stopping since no active signal applies
- Yield to the vehicle on the right
- Treat the intersection as a four-way stop (Correct answer)
- Slow down and proceed when the roadway appears clear
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Vermont law requires drivers to treat a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop, stopping and taking turns in order.
Question 7: A circular green traffic light means you may go, but you must first:
- Come to a brief stop and check for traffic
- Yield only to emergency vehicles
- Yield to vehicles and pedestrians still lawfully in the intersection (Correct answer)
- Wait for crossing pedestrians to reach the curb
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles and pedestrians still lawfully in the intersection
A green light permits you to proceed, but you must yield to any vehicles or pedestrians that are already lawfully within the intersection.
VT DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2
When a traffic signal shows a steady green arrow, you may: