Traffic signals in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 12 in all, on pages 26–27.
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Traffic Signal: Red, Yellow, Green
Color-blind people know the color by the position of the lights: Red on top— Yellow in the middle— Green on the bottom.
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Green Light
Green Light: Go—You can cross the intersection or turn except where turns are not allowed. Be sure the intersection is clear before you start and watch out for drivers who try to race through the intersection to beat a red light.
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Yellow Light
Yellow Light: Steady—Warning! The light is about to turn red! You must stop if you can stop safely before entering the crosswalk at the intersection. Adjust your speed as you approach so that you can come to a smooth stop if needed. Don’t speed up to beat the light. Enter the intersection carefully. Collisions often happen here.
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Red Light
Red Light: Stop!—Come to a complete stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection. You must remain stopped until the light turns green.
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Green Arrows (Up, Left, Right)
Green Arrows: Turn—When the green arrow is lit, you may turn in the direction of the arrow, even when the red light is still on. If you are in a turning-only lane, you must wait for the arrow. You can only make the turn indicated by the arrow unless there are signs with other information. If there are turning lanes, you must be in the proper lane to make the turn.
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Flashing Yellow Arrow
Flashing Yellow Arrow: Left Turn – Reduce speed and cautiously proceed with left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has the right-of-way.
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Flashing Red Arrow
Flashing Red Arrow: Stop! – In general, the red arrow means that all turns in the direction of the arrow are prohibited. You must wait for a green signal before turning.
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Flashing Red Light
Flashing Red Light: Stop!—Used at dangerous intersections where the crossing traffic may or may not stop. A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: You may go when it’s safe to cross the intersection.
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Flashing Yellow Light
Flashing Yellow Light: Caution!—Slow down, look in both directions and drive slowly and carefully through the intersection. Be prepared to stop.
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WALK (Walking Person)
Leave the curb to cross the street.
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Flashing DON'T WALK (Raised Hand)
“Flashing”—Don’t leave the curb, but continue if already in the intersection.
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DON'T WALK (Raised Hand)
Do not leave the curb.
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