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Traffic lights

Signal lights at junctions, crossings and lanes.

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  1. 1

    What is being indicated when the traffic light at the intersection ahead is on?

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    Answer: B. Means the vehicles are prohibited from passing

    The red light means vehicles must stop. A right turn may be allowed where it does not obstruct permitted traffic or pedestrians.

  2. 2

    What is being indicated when the traffic light at the intersection ahead is on?

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    Answer: A. Warns that there is an intersection ahead

    A steady yellow light means stop, unless the vehicle has already crossed the stop line. A flashing yellow light is a warning to proceed carefully.

  3. 3

    What is being indicated when the traffic light at the intersection ahead is on?

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    Answer: C. Means the vehicles are allowed to pass

    A green light permits vehicles to pass, subject to yielding where required and keeping the intersection clear.

  4. 4

    Road traffic signals include traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings and hand signals of the traffic police.

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    Answer: True

    Traffic signals include lights, signs, road markings and traffic police hand signals.

  5. 5

    The traffic lights are comprised of red, green, and yellow lights.

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    Answer: True

    Red means stop, green permits travel, and yellow warns that the signal is changing.

  6. 6

    Which one of the following driving ways is permitted at the intersection with this traffic light?

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    Answer: C. Turn right

    A vehicle may turn right at a red circular light if it does not obstruct vehicles or pedestrians who may proceed.

  7. 7

    What should the driver do if he/she meets such conditions at an intersection?

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    Answer: D. Check if it is safe to do so before passing

    A flashing yellow light means you must check for safety before proceeding. Give way where necessary.

  8. 8

    In such conditions, the driver is allowed to speed up and pass through the intersection.

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    Answer: False

    A yellow light warns drivers to stop. A vehicle that has already crossed the stop line may continue.

  9. 9

    When a motor vehicle arrives at this location at the intersection, it is allowed to speed up and pass the intersection.

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    Answer: False

    The red light requires the driver to stop before the stop line.

  10. 10

    The motor vehicle is not allowed to enter the lane where the red X-shaped light or the red arrow light is on.

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    Answer: True

    A red X or red arrow above a lane means that vehicles must not enter it.

  11. 11

    When passing an intersection, motor vehicles should abide by traffic signals.

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    Answer: True

    Traffic signals control when vehicles may enter an intersection and help prevent conflicting movements.

  12. 12

    At the intersection in this condition, the driver should speed up and pass through the intersection before the light turns red.

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    Answer: False

    The yellow light warns that the signal is changing. Stop before the stop line unless you have already crossed it.

  13. 13

    If the driver meets this traffic light at the intersection while he/she is driving straight, what should the driver do?

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    Answer: A. Should not pass the stop line

    The light is red. Stop before the stop line and wait for a signal that permits you to proceed.

  14. 14

    When a motor vehicle arrives at this position, the driver can go ahead if the front wheels have passed the stop line.

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    Answer: False

    The light is red. Having the front wheels over the stop line does not permit the driver to continue through the intersection.

  15. 15

    When this signal light is on, the driver can turn right.

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    Answer: True

    A right turn is permitted at a circular red light if it does not obstruct vehicles or pedestrians who may proceed. Follow any separate sign or signal restricting the turn.

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    This traffic light at an intersection means that the motor vehicles are prohibited from passing.

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    Answer: False

    The green light permits vehicles to proceed, provided they obey the applicable lane rules and give way where required.

  17. 17

    When the green light is on, it means that the intersection ahead allows motor vehicles to pass.

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    Answer: True

    A green light permits vehicles to proceed, subject to lane directions and the duty to give way where required.

  18. 18

    When this traffic light at an intersection is on, it means that motor vehicle drivers should stop before the stop line and observe carefully.

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    Answer: False

    The green light permits the driver to proceed when it is safe. It does not itself require a stop before the line.

  19. 19

    When this traffic light at an intersection is on, it means that motor vehicle drivers should stop before the stop line and observe carefully.

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    Answer: False

    The light is green, so the driver may proceed when it is safe and the way is clear.

  20. 20

    What's the meaning of this traffic light at an intersection for motor vehicle drivers?

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    Answer: A. Intersection warning

    The yellow light warns that the signal is changing. Stop before the line unless the vehicle has already crossed it.

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    When the traffic light like this at an intersection is on, it means that motor vehicles should speed up and pass through.

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    Answer: False

    A yellow light is a warning to stop. A vehicle that has already crossed the stop line may continue.

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    It means that motor vehicles are not allowed to turn right at the intersection ahead.

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    Answer: False

    The picture shows a circular yellow light, not a no-right-turn signal. Stop before the line unless the vehicle has already crossed it.

  23. 23

    If a motor vehicle has surpassed the stop line when this traffic light is on, the vehicle may keep going.

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    Answer: True

    When the yellow light comes on, a vehicle that has already crossed the stop line may continue through the intersection.

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    What should the driver do under such circumstances?

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    Answer: A. Avoid driving into the left or the right lane

    The middle lane has a green downward arrow. The red lane-control lights mean the driver should not enter the lanes on either side.

  25. 25

    Under such circumstances, vehicles are not allowed to drive into the middle lane.

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    Answer: True

    The red lane-control light above the middle lane means vehicles must not enter it.

  26. 26

    The red car may run on this lane.

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    Answer: False

    The red car is in the lane controlled by a red light. It must not continue in that lane.

  27. 27

    Motor vehicle drivers should choose the lane where the green arrow light is on.

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    Answer: True

    A green downward arrow means the lane is open to traffic. Follow the lane-control signals when choosing a lane.

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    What is allowed for vehicles at this intersection?

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    Answer: D. To go straight or turn right

    The straight and right-turn arrows are green, while the left-turn arrow is red. Vehicles may go straight or turn right, subject to the lane markings and other traffic.

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    What is allowed for vehicles at this intersection?

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    Answer: A. To turn left

    The left-turn arrow is green, while the straight and right-turn arrows are red. Vehicles in the appropriate lane may turn left.

  30. 30

    What is allowed for vehicles at this intersection?

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    Answer: B. To turn right

    The right-turn arrow is green. Vehicles may turn right in the direction shown.

  31. 31

    Under such circumstances, motor vehicles are not allowed to turn left.

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    Answer: True

    The left-turn signal is red, so vehicles must not turn left.

  32. 32

    Under such circumstances, motor vehicles may turn right.

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    Answer: False

    The right-turn signal is red, so vehicles must not turn right.

  33. 33

    Under such circumstances, motor vehicles are not allowed to go straight or turn left.

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    Answer: True

    The straight-ahead and left-turn signals are red. Drivers must wait for a signal permitting those movements.

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    What should the driver do when the lights in the PICTURE keep flashing?

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    Answer: C. Watch carefully when passing through

    A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down, watch carefully and pass only when safe.

  35. 35

    Flashing yellow lights at an intersection are used to warn drivers to watch carefully and make sure it is safe to pass through before doing so.

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    Answer: True

    A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and check that it is safe before passing.

  36. 36

    Flashing yellow lights mean that motor vehicles may speed up and pass through.

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    Answer: False

    A flashing yellow light is a warning to slow down and check for danger.

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