Traffic Signals & Lights
- 1/31What is the highest traffic priority on the road?
Traffic priority is given to a traffic policeman’s hand signal, overriding all other road control devices.
If a policeman’s back is facing you with one arm extended straight up.
When the policeman’s back is facing traffic, and their right arm is extended straight up, it means vehicles coming from behind should stop.
If a policeman’s back is facing you with right arm extended straight out, aligned with shoulder, palm facing back.
This specific posture from the back-facing policeman indicates a stop signal for traffic approaching from behind.
If a policeman is facing you with left arm extended at a right angle, palm facing front.
When the policeman is facing the incoming traffic and their left arm is raised at a right angle with palm facing forward, it signals that traffic to stop.
If a policeman is facing you, with one arm raised in a specific stopping gesture.
This indicates a direct command from the policeman to stop vehicles approaching them from the front.
This gesture by a traffic policeman facing you indicates that vehicles approaching from the front should proceed.
This indicates that traffic approaching from the front should stop.
Policeman facing right, left arm extended at shoulder level, palm up; right arm at right angle, forearm moving.
This specific hand signal indicates that traffic approaching from the policeman’s right side should proceed, while other traffic stops.
Policeman facing left, right arm extended at shoulder level, palm up; left arm at right angle, forearm moving.
This hand signal indicates that traffic approaching from the policeman’s left side should proceed, with other traffic stopping.
What happens to other traffic signals when a policeman uses hand signals?
When a policeman is controlling traffic with hand signals, those signals take precedence over and cancel out all other traffic signs, lights, or markings.
A short whistle sound followed by a long sound.
The short sound is for attention, followed by a long sound indicating that traffic or pedestrians should stop.
A long whistle sound followed by a short sound.
The long sound is for attention, followed by a short sound indicating that traffic or pedestrians should start moving.
Short consecutive whistle sounds.
When these sounds are heard, drivers and pedestrians should be aware to accelerate their movement.
What is a traffic light?
Traffic lights are electronic devices powered by electricity, used to regulate the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
If you see a solid red light.
A red light means you must stop completely before the stop line, pedestrian crossing, intersection, or roundabout, and wait for the signal to change.
If you see a flashing red light.
A flashing red light means you must stop before the stop line and then yield to other vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding safely.
What a yellow light means after a green light.
If a yellow light appears after a green light, it signifies that a red light will appear next, and you must prepare to stop.
What a yellow light means after a red light.
If a yellow light appears after a red light, it means a green light will appear next, and you must get ready to move.
What a flashing yellow light means.
A flashing yellow light means you should proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and vehicles with priority. It functions like a give-way sign.
What a green light means.
A green light indicates it is safe to start moving, after ensuring the intersection is clear and following any direction arrows.
What a flashing green light means.
A flashing green light indicates that the green light is about to end, so you should reduce your speed and prepare to stop.
Drivers action when green light appears.
Before moving on a green light, always verify that the intersection is clear and safe to proceed.
What is the primary purpose of a yellow light (solid).
A solid yellow light is a transitional signal, indicating either to prepare to stop or to prepare to move.
Driver’s obligation regarding automatic traffic lights.
Vehicle drivers in traffic must always comply with the signals given by automatic traffic lights.
When this light is green, pedestrians have the priority to cross the roadway.
When this light is red, pedestrians are prohibited from moving or crossing the road.
Purpose of pedestrian traffic lights.
Pedestrian light signals are specifically used to control pedestrian movement at crossroads.
Bicyclists are expected to follow the same light signals as pedestrians for their passages.
This sign indicates a flashing yellow light (pedestrian/school).
A flashing yellow light at pedestrian crossings or schools warns drivers of pedestrians; drivers must be cautious and yield to them.
This sign indicates a traffic light for the blind when it\\\'s red for pedestrians.
Traffic lights equipped for the blind produce a short intermittent tone when the pedestrian signal is red.
Purpose of a single flashing yellow light at crossings.
A single flashing yellow light is used to warn drivers about the presence of pedestrians, especially near schools or crossings.