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Colorado Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
A traffic signal is malfunctioning or not working. How do you treat the intersection?
As a green light for whoever is on the larger road
As if it were not there
As a four-way stop
As a yield
Correct answer: As a four-way stop
If the traffic signal is not operating or is malfunctioning, treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Source: Traffic Signals
Question 2
When may you turn left on a steady red light in Colorado?
Any time no traffic is approaching
From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping, unless prohibited
From a two-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping
Never
Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping, unless prohibited
You may turn left on red only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless prohibited by a sign.
Source: Traffic Signals
Question 3
In Colorado, what does a lighted red arrow mean?
Stop, then turn in that direction after yielding to pedestrians and traffic
Turn with caution
Stop; you may not turn in the direction shown
The arrow is about to turn green
Correct answer: Stop; you may not turn in the direction shown
A lighted red arrow means you must stop and may not turn in the direction shown.
Source: Traffic Signals
Question 4
The green arrow goes off but the circular green light stays on. May you still turn?
Only if you are already moving
Yes, and oncoming traffic must yield to you
Yes, after yielding to through vehicles and pedestrians
No, you must wait for the next green arrow before making any turn
Correct answer: Yes, after yielding to through vehicles and pedestrians
If the green arrow goes off but the circular green is on, you may turn after yielding to through vehicles and pedestrians.
Source: Traffic Signals
Question 5
What should a left-turning driver do at a flashing yellow arrow?
Proceed with caution, yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Stop and wait for a solid green arrow
Treat it as a red arrow
Go quickly before it changes
Correct answer: Proceed with caution, yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow means proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; never rush through it.
Source: Traffic Signals
Question 6
What is a HAWK signal used for?
Marking school buses
Helping pedestrians cross the road safely
Metering freeway on-ramps during rush hour
Warning of trains
Correct answer: Helping pedestrians cross the road safely
HAWK signals use a yellow-red flashing sequence to alert drivers that pedestrians need to cross.
Source: Traffic Signals
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