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Road Signs & Traffic Signals

A horizontal traffic signal is mounted with red on the left, yellow in the middle, and green on the right, and the red light is lit. What must you do?

  • A.Proceed if the intersection looks empty
  • B.Treat red as a yield sign
  • C.Turn right without stopping
  • D.Stop and remain stopped until the light turns green
Correct answer

D. Stop and remain stopped until the light turns green

Why

Red always means stop, regardless of the signal's orientation. Florida signals are arranged in a standard order so drivers, including those with color vision differences, can rely on position as well as color.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Road Signs & Traffic Signals · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-020).

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