Traffic signals ahead: what it means

What it means

There are traffic lights (robots) ahead. They may be isolated (standing on their own) or new, and they may be at a pedestrian crossing.

What you must do

Slow down immediately and be ready to stop if the light changes from green to amber. Make sure there are no pedestrians or cross-traffic who might not obey the signals.

Where you see it

On any road before an intersection with a traffic light.

Remember

The light can change before you reach it, so slow down as soon as you see this sign.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which sign is displayed on a road before an intersection with a traffic light?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The Traffic signals ahead sign is found on any road before an intersection with a traffic light.

2. Question 2

   Which ONE of the following is NOT warned of by a Traffic signals ahead warning sign?

   • A Isolated and particularly new traffic lights
   • B Traffic lights near an isolated light at a pedestrian crossing
   • C Traffic lights that are out of order
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   Answer: C: Traffic lights that are out of order

   The sign warns of isolated (standing alone) traffic lights ahead, not of traffic lights that are broken.

3. Question 3

   

   You pass the sign shown, which warns of traffic signals ahead, and the light is green. What action is required of you?

   • A Accelerate so as to cross before the light changes
   • B Slow down immediately and be ready to stop
   • C Maintain your speed until the light turns red
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   Answer: B: Slow down immediately and be ready to stop

   You must slow down immediately and be ready to stop if the light changes from green to amber.