Signals & Pavement Markings

Study questions with answers

12 sample Signals & Pavement Markings questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. A flashing 'DON'T WALK' signal or flashing raised-hand symbol tells a pedestrian what?

   Correct answer: The time left to finish crossing is running out

   The flashing signal warns that the time remaining to finish crossing safely is running out.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Pedestrian Signals)

2. 2. When you are facing a steady red traffic light, at what point may you enter the intersection?

   Correct answer: Only after the light turns green and the way is clear

   Facing a steady red, you must wait for your signal to show green and for the crossing to be empty before moving.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Traffic Signals)

3. 3. Before turning right at a red light where it is allowed, a driver must first do what?

   Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and make sure the turn path is clear

   A right on red requires a complete stop and a check that the turn path is clear of vehicles and pedestrians, with no No Turn on Red sign posted.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Turning through a Solid Red Light)

4. 4. A motorcyclist stuck at a red light that will not change may legally proceed under what condition?

   Correct answer: After stopping completely for at least two minutes and using due caution

   If the signal fails to change, the rider may go through after stopping fully for at least two minutes and using due caution.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Approaching a Red Light or Stop Sign)

5. 5. When you turn left at a green light that has no arrow, what must you do?

   Correct answer: Give the right of way to every oncoming vehicle

   On a green light without an arrow you must yield to all oncoming traffic before completing your left turn.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Turning through an Intersection)

6. 6. What do broken white lane lines separating traffic tell a driver?

   Correct answer: You may change lanes across them when it is safe

   Broken white lines divide lanes going the same way and may be crossed to change lanes when it is safe.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (White Lane Markings)

7. 7. What is the general meaning of a solid white line between lanes traveling the same direction?

   Correct answer: You should not cross it

   A solid white line marks a boundary you generally should not cross.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (White Lane Markings)

8. 8. When approaching a stop sign that has a marked stop line, where must you stop?

   Correct answer: At the solid white stop line

   Halt at the painted white stop bar ahead of the crosswalk or the intersection itself.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Approaching a Red Light or Stop Sign)

9. 9. What does a flashing yellow light displayed without an arrow tell a driver to do?

   Correct answer: Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution

   A flashing yellow light means slow down and move through the intersection carefully.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Yellow Flashing Lights)

10. 10. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection should be treated the same as what?

    Correct answer: A stop sign

    A flashing red light works just like a stop sign: stop completely, then proceed with caution when it is safe.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Red Flashing Lights)

11. 11. A flashing yellow arrow for a turning movement means you may turn only after doing what?

    Correct answer: Yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

    A flashing yellow turn arrow permits the turn only once you have yielded to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Yellow Flashing Arrows)

12. 12. In Indiana, a driver may legally turn left at a red light in which situation?

    Correct answer: Only when moving from one one-way roadway to another one-way roadway, after a complete stop

    Turning left against a red signal is permitted only when both the street you leave and the street you enter are one-way, and only after stopping and confirming the way is clear.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 6 (Turning through a Solid Red Light)