Arkansas: Traffic signals Practice Test
Red, yellow and green lights, arrows, flashing signals and turning right on red.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Arkansas Driver License Study Guide" (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), Arkansas State Police (ASP).
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Besides traffic signals, signs and pavement markings, which of these can also be a traffic control that must be obeyed?
- A school crossing guard
- A pedestrian waiting on the sidewalk
- A passenger in the car ahead
- A driver stopped at the roadside
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Correct answer: A school crossing guard
The manual lists law enforcement, highway personnel and school crossing guards as other traffic controls, and any traffic control must be obeyed.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What three colors of lenses do traffic lights have, according to the manual?
- Red, white, and green
- Red, yellow, and blue
- Red, yellow, and green
- Red, orange, and green
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Correct answer: Red, yellow, and green
The manual says traffic lights have three different color lenses: red, yellow, and green.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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When may a driver who is stopped at a red light proceed?
- As soon as no other vehicles are in sight
- When the light turns green and it is safe to go
- When the light turns yellow
- After waiting a full minute at the light
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Correct answer: When the light turns green and it is safe to go
A red light means stop, and the driver cannot proceed until the light turns green and it is safe to go.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What does a steady yellow light mean?
- The signal is changing from red to green
- Drivers may speed up to clear the intersection
- The intersection is closed to all traffic
- The signal is changing from green to red
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Correct answer: The signal is changing from green to red
A steady yellow light means the traffic signal is changing from green to red.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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You approach a steady yellow light. What must you do?
- Always continue through the intersection
- Stop if it is safe to do so
- Speed up to get through before it turns red
- Stop only if other traffic is waiting
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Correct answer: Stop if it is safe to do so
The manual says you must stop if it is safe to do so when the light is steady yellow.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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You are already stopped at an intersection or a stop line when the light turns yellow. What are you allowed to do?
- Proceed if no traffic is coming
- Proceed if you make a right turn
- Proceed if you flash your headlights
- You may not proceed
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Correct answer: You may not proceed
The manual says that if you are already stopped at an intersection or a stop line, you may not proceed on yellow.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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A green light allows you to proceed through an intersection if what is true?
- There is no opposing traffic
- There are no pedestrians on the sidewalk
- You have already stopped for ten seconds
- Another driver signals you to go
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Correct answer: There is no opposing traffic
The manual says a green light allows you to proceed through an intersection if there is no opposing traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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You are stopped at a controlled intersection and the light turns green. Opposing traffic is still in the intersection. What must you do?
- Proceed at once because you have the green light and the right of way
- Sound your horn and then proceed through the intersection ahead of them
- Let the opposing traffic already in the intersection clear before you proceed
- Pull around the opposing traffic on the right and continue on
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Correct answer: Let the opposing traffic already in the intersection clear before you proceed
The driver must allow opposing traffic already in the intersection to clear before proceeding.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What should a driver do at a flashing red light?
- Slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection
- Stop only if other traffic is present at the intersection
- Yield only to vehicles approaching from your right side
- Come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe
A flashing red light is the same as a stop sign, so the driver must stop completely and go only when it is safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Come to a complete stop and wait for green
- Stop and yield to all vehicles
- Maintain your speed with no change
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Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
The manual says to slow down and proceed with caution at a flashing yellow light.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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How many types of lighted arrows does the manual say are used to control traffic?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
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Correct answer: Four
The manual says there are four (4) types of lighted arrows used to control traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does a red arrow on a traffic light mean?
- You may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding
- You may not turn in the direction of the arrow
- You may turn only if no pedestrians are present
- Traffic from the other direction must stop
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Correct answer: You may not turn in the direction of the arrow
A steady red arrow means stop; you may not turn in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does a steady yellow arrow mean?
- The signal is getting ready to turn green
- Left turns are permitted without yielding
- The signal is getting ready to turn red
- The signal has failed and is not working
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Correct answer: The signal is getting ready to turn red
A steady yellow arrow means the signal is getting ready to turn red, and left-turning drivers should stop if safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What must a driver do when facing a flashing yellow arrow for a left turn?
- Stop completely and wait for a green arrow before turning left
- Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution
- Turn left ahead of oncoming traffic since you have the arrow
- Turn left only if no vehicle is behind you in the turn lane
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Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution
A flashing yellow arrow permits left turns, but drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A green arrow is lit for a left turn. What is true about opposing traffic?
- Opposing traffic may turn right in front of you
- Opposing traffic has the right of way
- Opposing traffic may proceed with caution
- Opposing traffic must stop
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Correct answer: Opposing traffic must stop
With a green arrow, left turns are protected and opposing traffic must stop.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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You are in a turn lane and the traffic light shows an arrow for your lane. When should you make your turn?
- After the green arrow has appeared and it is safe to do so
- As soon as the light turns red for through traffic
- Before the green arrow appears
- Only after the yellow arrow appears
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Correct answer: After the green arrow has appeared and it is safe to do so
The manual says to make your turn after the green arrow has appeared and it is safe to do so.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)