Traffic Beacons Traffic beacon is a signal flashing red or yellow light hung over an intersection or placed over signs or on obstacles in the road. There are two types of flashing beacon lights: Flashing red beacon Normally found above an intersection or a stop sign. You can treat a flashing red beacon as a… Continue reading Traffic Beacons
Category: Rules of the Road
Traffic Control Officers’ Signal
Traffic Control Officers’ Signal 1 Sometimes an officer uses hand signal to direct traffic. A hand held up with the palm toward you means stop. A hand waving you forward means go.
Stale Green Traffic Light
Stale Green Traffic Light A “stale” green light means the light has been green for a while. Check traffic to the left, front, and right before entering the intersection. Be prepared for the light to turn yellow.
Scramble Intersections
Scramble Intersection Walk signals to pedestrians in all directions at the same time at a signalized intersection while drivers are stopped in all directions. The primary advantage is that pedestrians can cross the intersection without any conflicting motor vehicle movements
Right Turn On Red
Right Turn On Red At most intersections, drivers are allowed to make a right hand turn on a red light. This means turning right after coming to a complete stop when the signal is red. You must obey traffic signs and understand the basic rules to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.… Continue reading Right Turn On Red
Red Traffic Light
Red Traffic Light A red light means you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop. You can stop at the stop line if it is marked on the pavement. If there is no stop line then you can stop at the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk then you stop at the edge of… Continue reading Red Traffic Light
Left Turn On Red
Left Turn On Red You are allowed to turn left at a red light from a one-way street into another one-way street after coming to a complete stop. Make sure the intersection and crosswalk is clear of traffic and pedestrians before you turn either left or right on a red light.
Green Traffic Light
Green Traffic Light A green light means you can turn left, go straight or turn right but you have to yield right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. When turning left or right, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the intersection.
Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian Signals Pedestrian safety is very important because they are the most vulnerable road users. Pedestrian signals are designed to help pedestrians cross the intersections safely. As a driver, you must understand pedestrian signals to anticipate the actions of pedestrians. Walk Sign Pedestrians facing a walk signal may cross the road in the direction of… Continue reading Pedestrian Signals
Yield Sign
A yield sign is a red triangle with white in the middle and around the edges is pointing down. Drivers facing a yield sign must yield right-of-way to other traffic already in the intersection or close to the intersection. You can stop if necessary and proceed when it is safe.
