Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a Florida multi-lane highway and observe a steady red arrow signal pointing left at an intersection. You are in the left-turn lane. What action should you take?
- AMake the left turn if the intersection is clear and safe.
- BTreat it as a flashing yellow arrow and proceed with caution.
- CProceed with the left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.
- DCome to a complete stop and wait for a green arrow or green light.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Come to a complete stop and wait for a green arrow or green light.
A steady red arrow signal means you must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow until the signal changes to a green arrow or a full green light. It prohibits any turn, even after stopping.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; a steady red arrow is a stop signal, not a permissive turn signal.
- B. This describes the action for a flashing yellow arrow, which allows a cautious turn after yielding.
- C. This describes the action for a green arrow or a green light with a permissive left turn.
Steady Red Arrow Signal
A traffic signal indicating that no turn is permitted in the direction of the arrow. Drivers must stop and wait for a green arrow or full green light.
- Means 'STOP' for that specific turn direction.
- Prohibits turning until a green signal appears.
- Differs from a steady red circular light, which might allow a right turn on red.
Memory trick: Red arrow means 'No Go', green arrow means 'Ready to Flow'.