Key Indiana facts: Traffic Signals
A flashing red light at an intersection is equal to a stop sign. Chapter 6, Red Flashing Lights, p. 34 A flashing yellow light at an intersection means slow down and use caution. Chapter 6, Yellow Flashing Lights, p. 34 A flashing yellow turn arrow allows the turn only after yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Chapter 6, Yellow Flashing Arrows, p. 34 At a non-operating signal, stop before entering and proceed with caution after yielding. Chapter 6, Non-Operating Signal, p. 35 At a non-operating signal, yield to a vehicle that arrived at the same time and is on the right. Chapter 6, Non-Operating Signal, p. 35 Sample Traffic Signals questions
What does a flashing yellow turn arrow allow?
A U-turn only A turn after yielding A protected turn with no yielding No turn until green Show the answer
A turn after yielding
You may turn only after yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Yellow Flashing Arrows, p. 34
You must stop at a red light where there is a solid white stop line. Where do you stop?
In the crosswalk Past the stop line At the stop line Next to the signal pole Show the answer
At the stop line
Stop at the solid white line when one is marked.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Approaching a Red Light or Stop Sign, p. 35
You must stop at a corner with a crosswalk but no stop line. Where should you stop?
In the crosswalk Before entering the crosswalk Past the far corner Beside the first parked car Show the answer
Before entering the crosswalk
With no stop line, the crosswalk on your side sets your stopping point.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Approaching a Red Light or Stop Sign, p. 35
A pedestrian hybrid beacon shows two steady red lights. What should you do?
Stop while the pedestrian crosses Treat it like a yield sign Slow down and pass with care Go if no one is in your lane Show the answer
Stop while the pedestrian crosses
Steady reds hold drivers while someone crosses. You may find these beacons at a mid-block crosswalk.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, p. 36
Your light turns steady yellow when you are too close to stop safely. What may you do?
Speed up and pass others Complete your movement Back up behind the line Stop in the intersection Show the answer
Complete your movement
A steady yellow means your right of way is ending, but you may finish if you can't stop safely.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Driving through an Intersection, p. 33
You approach an intersection where the traffic signal isn't working. What should you do?
Wait there until it works again Keep your speed Stop before entering Slow down without stopping Show the answer
Stop before entering
Stop first, then go with caution after yielding as required.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Non-Operating Signal, p. 35
What does a flashing yellow light without an arrow tell you at an intersection?
Stop until it turns green Turn only to the right Slow down and use caution Speed up and clear it Show the answer
Slow down and use caution
You don't have to stop, but slow down and watch for vehicles and people crossing.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Yellow Flashing Lights, p. 34
You must stop where there is neither a stop line nor a crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Past the intersection 100 feet before the corner Before entering the intersection Halfway into the intersection Show the answer
Before entering the intersection
With no line or crosswalk, come to a complete stop before you enter.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Approaching a Red Light or Stop Sign, p. 35
What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
Slow down and keep going The signal is broken, so ignore it It works like a stop sign Your light is about to turn green Show the answer
It works like a stop sign
Come to a complete stop, then enter with caution when it's safe.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Red Flashing Lights, p. 34
When may you make a legal left turn at a red light in Indiana?
When a driver behind you honks From one one-way street onto another Never, under any conditions Whenever the road looks clear Show the answer
From one one-way street onto another
Stop fully, check for traffic and people, and make sure no sign forbids it.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Turning through a Solid Red Light, p. 34
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026 (back cover), read 2026-11-08. Page numbers in facts are the ones printed in the manual; PDF page = printed page + 5. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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