Traffic Lights & Signals- DC DMV Drivers test

No light

proceed

Flashing yellow light

slow down and proceed with caution (walk signal has been pressed)

Yellow light

slow down and prepare to stop

Red light

stop

Flashing Red Light

stop, then proceed with caution if clear (stop sign)

Green Light

Yellow Light

prepare to stop (proceed with caution if you are already in the intersection)

Red Light

stop

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)

stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks

Arrow Signals

proceed/stop for the direction the arrow is pointing

Downward Green Arrow

lane is open and you are permitted to drive

Yellow X

driver should move out of the lane as soon as possible

Red X

lane is closed

Flashing Yellow X

driver is permitted to use the lane for a left turn

Flashing red light at Railroad Crossing

stop for incoming train

HAWK Lights

High Intensity Activated crossWAlk: designed to help pedestrians safely cross busy streets

Signal Malfuncitons

if a traffic light or control is out of service or malfunctioning, you must come to a stop as you would for a stop sign: proceed according to the rules of right of way