Traffic Signs & Signals

Understand signs, signals, pavement markings, and traffic controls.

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What Do Pavement Arrows and Turn-Lane Markings Mean?

Understand pavement arrows for turn-only, through, shared movement, U-turn and lane reduction, and how to choose the correct lane.

What Do Solid and Broken Lane Lines Mean?

Understand broken and solid white or yellow road lines, lane-change restrictions, passing zones and double lines.

What Should Drivers Do When a Traffic Signal Is Not Working?

Learn what to do at dark or malfunctioning signals, how to stop and yield, and how flashing red and yellow indications differ.

What Does a Flashing Red Traffic Signal Mean?

Flashing red means stop completely, yield to people and vehicles with priority, and proceed when safe. Learn how it differs from flashing yellow.

What Does a Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal Mean?

A flashing yellow traffic light means slow down and proceed with caution. Compare it with steady yellow, flashing red and flashing yellow arrows.

What Is a Stale Green Light, and How Should Drivers Respond?

A stale green light has been green for a while and may soon turn yellow. Learn how to prepare for a signal change without speeding or braking abruptly.

What Should Drivers Do When a Traffic Light Turns Yellow?

A steady yellow traffic light warns that red is coming. Learn when to stop safely, when to proceed cautiously, and how to avoid dangerous last-second decisions.