You approach a steady circular red light and intend to turn right. There is no sign forbidding the turn. What is required before turning?
Correct answer: Stop completely, then yield and turn only when the way is clear.
A permitted right turn on red still requires a full stop and a safe opening. Watch for crossing traffic and pedestrians.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — Traffic Signals: red light and right turn ↗
The light turns steady yellow while you are approaching and can stop safely before the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop.
Yellow warns that red is next. Stop when you can do so safely; a vehicle already in the intersection should continue through rather than stop there.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — Traffic Signals: yellow light ↗
An intersection signal is flashing red. No other traffic is immediately visible. How should you enter?
Correct answer: Come to a full stop, then proceed only when safe.
A flashing red signal requires the same full stop as a stop sign. After stopping, yield as required and proceed when safe.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — Flashing Lights: flashing red ↗
You reach a flashing yellow traffic light. What response does it call for?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed cautiously.
Flashing yellow warns you to reduce speed and use caution. Continue only as conditions allow.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — Flashing Lights: flashing yellow ↗
A red arrow points toward your intended turn. The intersecting road appears empty. What must you do?
Correct answer: Remain stopped; do not turn in the arrow's direction while it is red.
A red arrow prohibits movement in its direction. Wait until it goes out and a permitted green indication is displayed.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — Arrows: red arrow ↗
Your lane displays a green left arrow while the circular light for through traffic is red. Which movement does the arrow permit?
Correct answer: The indicated left turn, after checking that the path is clear.
The green arrow permits the movement it points toward. It does not authorize unrelated movements or eliminate the need to avoid a hazard in your path.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — Arrows: green arrow ↗
A HAWK pedestrian beacon is flashing red and you approach the crossing. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk and it is safe.
At the flashing-red HAWK phase, drivers must still stop. They may then proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crossing.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 45; PDF p. 47 — High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK signals: flashing red ↗
A normally signal-controlled intersection has lost power and every signal is dark. How should you treat your approach?
Correct answer: Stop as though the intersection were controlled by a stop sign.
Connecticut requires a stop at an intersection with an inoperative traffic light. Then apply the appropriate yielding rules and enter cautiously.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual, revised March 2023; printed p. 25; PDF p. 27 — Stop Light Not Working ↗
