Traffic signal lights

Solid red light

must a complete stop and remain stopped until the light turns green

What is an exception to the rule of stopping at a red light, what actions is the driver required to follow while undergoing this exception

When does the exception not take place

can turn right while a light is red, however you must first stop completely and yield to other traffic and pedestrians.

Can’t if a sign prevents you

Flashing red light,wha rule should be followed as you drive

stop completely and proceed with caution, following the rules of right of way

Solid yellow light

What should you do if your car is close to the intersection or yellow light

Slow down and prepare to stop. If the light is green and then turns yellow as you approach slow down and prepare to stop

Then you should continue throught rath than stopping

Flashing yellow light

How does it differ compared to it’s solid counterpart

slow down and exercise caution

Unlike the solid yellow light you don’t have to stop if the intersection is clear.

Flashing yellow arrow

What must the driver keep in mind before they make the turn

you may turn in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane.

You must yield to oncoming traffic, since oncoming traffic will have a green light, so you do not have a “protected” turn. 

Solid yellow arrow

How does it relate the solid yellow light

slow down and prepare to stop. 

Same as light counterpart.

solid green light

What must the driver keep in mind before the proceed

You may go if it is safe to do so,

To yield to any pedestrians or traffic already in the intersection. 

solid green light(exception)

if you are turning left the solid green light means you must yield to oncoming traffic. 

solid green arrow

what happens to ongoing traffic

you may turn in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane.

Ongoing traffic will have a red light when you turn giving you a “protected” turn.