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A red signal light means "stop." You can make a right turn against a red light after you stop then yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles close enough to be a hazard. Make the right turn only when it is safe. Do not turn if a "NO TURN ON RED" sign is posted.
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solid red
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A red arrow means "STOP." Remain stopped until the green signal of green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
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red arrow
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A flashing red signal light means "STOP." After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe. Observe the right-of-way rules.
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flashing red
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A yellow signal light means "CAUTION." The red signal is about to appear. When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, cross the intersection cautiously.
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solid yellow
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A yellow arrow means the "protected" turning time period is ending. Be prepared to obey the next signal, which could be the green or red light or the red arrow.
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yellow arrow
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A flashing yellow signal light warns you to "PROCEED WITH CAUTION." You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow light, but you must slow down and be especially alert before entering the intersection.
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flashing yellow
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This signal means turns are permitted (un-protected), but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.
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flashing yellow arrow
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Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. A green light means "GO." If you are turning left, make the turn only if you have enough space to complete the turn before creating a hazard for any oncoming vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian. Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
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solid green
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A green arrow means "GO." You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection. The green arrow allows you to make a "protected" turn. Oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians are stopped by a red traffic signal light as long as the green arrow is lighted.
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green arrow
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The traffic signal is not working. Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by "STOP" signs in all directions.
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traffic signal blackout
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"Walk" or "Walking Person" signal light means it is legal to cross the street.
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walk or walking person
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"Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand" signal light means you may not start crossing the street.
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don't walk or raised hand
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Flashing "Don't Walk" or Flashing "Raised Hand" signal light means do not start crossing the street because the traffic signal is about to change. If the signal light starts flashing after you have already started to cross finish crossing the street as quickly as possible.
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flashing "don't walk" or flashing "raised hand"
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white regulatory sign
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white signs and black lettering
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highway construction and maintenance signs
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orange signs (diamond) and black lettering
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hazardous loads placards
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white signs (diamond) and [black lettering]
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slow moving vehicle
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orange triangular signs
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warning signs
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yellow rectangles and diamonds
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An 8-sided red STOP sign indicates that you must make a full "STOP" whenever you see this sign. Stop at the white limit line (a wide white line painted on the street) or before entering the crosswalk. If a limit line or crosswalk is not painted on the street, stop before entering the intersection. Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.
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stop sign
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A 3-sided red YIELD sign indicates that you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.
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yield sign
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A square red and white regulatory sign indicates that you must follow the sign's instruction. For example, the DO NOT ENTER sign means do not enter a road or off ramp where the sign is posted (usually on a freeway off ramp). The WRONG WAY sign may or may not be posted with the DO NOT ENTER sign. If you see one or both of these signs, drive to the side of the road and stop. You are going against traffic. When safe, back out or turn around and return to the road you were on. At night if you are going the wrong way, the road reflectors will shine red in your headlights.
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do not enter or wrong way
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A yellow and black circular sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.
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railroad crossing
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An x-shaped sign with a white background that states RAILROAD CROSSING indicates that you must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop, if necessary. Let any trains pass before you proceed.
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railroad crossing
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A 5-sided sign indicates that you are near a school. Stop if children are in the crosswalk.
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school crossing
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A 4-sided diamond-shaped sign warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead. Many warning signs are diamond-shaped.
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warning signs
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Solid yellow lines mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic.
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solid yellow lines
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Broken yellow lines indicated that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving land.
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broken yellow lines
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Solid white lines mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets.
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solid white lines
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Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.
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broken white lines
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Double white lines are two solid white lines that indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool/ HOV. Never change lanes while in these lanes; wait until a single broken white line appears. You may also see these parallel lines in or near freeway on and off ramps.
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double white lines
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