Traffic signals and pavement markings in Arkansas
The Arkansas Driver License Study Guide shows or names everything on this page: 20 in all, on pages 23–24, 28, 31–34, 42.
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Traffic signals
Red light
A red light means the driver must stop. The driver cannot proceed until the light turns green and it is safe to go.
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Yellow light
A yellow light means caution. A steady yellow light means the traffic signal is changing from green to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are already stopped at an intersection or a stop line, you may not proceed.
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Green light
A green light allows you to proceed through an intersection if there is no opposing traffic. If a driver is stopped at a controlled intersection on a green light, the driver must allow opposing traffic already in the intersection to clear before proceeding.
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Flashing red light
A flashing red light is the same as a stop sign. A driver must come to a complete stop, and then proceed only when it is safe.
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Flashing yellow light
If you are approaching a flashing yellow light, you should slow down and proceed with caution.
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Steady red left arrow
A steady red arrow means stop. Drivers turning left must stop. A red arrow on a traffic light means you may not turn in the direction of the arrow.
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Steady yellow left arrow
A steady yellow arrow means the signal is getting ready to turn red. Drivers turning left should stop if it is safe to do so.
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Flashing yellow left arrow
A flashing yellow arrow means left turns are permitted. Drivers may turn left but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution.
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Green left arrow
A light green arrow on a traffic light means you may turn in the direction of the arrow. Left turns are protected. Drivers may turn in the direction of the arrow. Opposing traffic must stop.
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Pavement markings
Stop line
There may be a white Stop Line painted on the pavement before the railroad tracks.
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Fog line (solid white edge line)
Fog Line and Lane Lines- A solid white line along the side of the roadway that tells the driver where the outer edge is located.
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Broken white lane line
A dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicates a driver may cross the line to change lanes, when safe. These lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
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Double yellow lines
A solid double yellow line separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. The double yellow line in the center of the roadway means passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction. A driver may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if there is no opposing traffic approaching the planned turn site.
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Broken yellow center line
A broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic indicates a driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic.
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Broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line
A solid line with a broken yellow line between opposing lanes, a driver may pass if there is no opposing traffic.
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Shared center left-turn lane
Shared center lanes are reserved for making left turns and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. The example will show markings on the pavement, left turn arrows for traffic in one direction and alternate arrows for traffic approaching from the opposing direction.
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STOP pavement word
The manual does not state it
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Marked crosswalk
Crosswalks- Marked areas where pedestrians can cross the roadway. A driver must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk.
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Red curb (FIRE LANE)
Red curb means fire zone.
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Yellow curb
Yellow curb means a loading zone or other restriction.
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