Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard

You are driving on a Florida roadway and encounter a steady red arrow signal pointing to the left. What does this signal indicate?

  1. AYou must stop and are prohibited from turning left.
  2. BYou may turn left only if there is no opposing traffic.
  3. CYou may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
  4. DYou may proceed if the intersection is clear, but with caution.
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. You must stop and are prohibited from turning left.

A steady red arrow signal means that you must stop and are prohibited from turning in the direction of the arrow. You must remain stopped until a green arrow or steady green light appears.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. This is incorrect; a red arrow means no turn, regardless of traffic.
  • C. This is incorrect; a red arrow prohibits the turn entirely.
  • D. This is incorrect; a red arrow is an absolute prohibition.

Steady Red Arrow

A steady red arrow traffic signal means you must stop and are not permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.

  • Absolute prohibition to turn.
  • Must stop and wait.
  • Applies to the specific direction of the arrow.

Memory trick: Red arrow, no go, stop your flow!

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