Traffic Lights
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane-use signals, and pedestrian signals.
Traffic Lights rules in New York follow the federal framework with state-specific limits, distances, and exceptions. The practice questions below are drawn from the New York driver handbook, so they track the state's own rules.
Traffic Lights questions, New York edition.
Each question links through to a full explanation, the rule it tests, and a citation back to the manual.
- A traffic light is completely dark and out of service as you approach the intersection. What does state law require you to do? →
- You have stopped at an intersection where the traffic light is dark and out of service. Once stopped, how do you decide when to move? →
- A white stop line is painted across your lane at a red traffic light. Where must you bring your vehicle to a stop? →
- Aside from a light, sign, or officer requiring it, when else does the manual say you must stop at a stop line or crosswalk? →
- A white arrow is painted on the pavement in your lane at an approaching intersection. What does the arrow tell you? →
- You are stopped at an intersection facing a red arrow pointing left, and the intersection is clear. Under the manual, may you complete the turn? →
- A traffic light ahead of you is flashing yellow. What does the manual tell you to do? →
- A flashing yellow X is lit on a lane-use control light above your lane. Under the manual, what does it mean? →
- You have stopped at an intersection because the traffic light is out of service. Under the manual, what is the only thing that lets you proceed without going through the right-of-way rules? →
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