Chapter 3-2: Traffic signals

The “Traffic signals” section of the Saskatchewan Driving Practice Test helps new drivers understand how to interpret and respond to traffic lights and related signals.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 3-3: Traffic signals

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At a red light, you may make a right turn if:

There is no sign prohibiting it and you yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

You use your horn to warn others

The intersection is busy

You are in any lane

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Pedestrians may not start to cross when facing:

A flashing green arrow

A green light

A flashing amber (yellow) light

A red light, an amber (yellow) light, or a “don’t walk” light or symbol

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Alternating flashing amber (yellow) lights warn that:

Pedestrians cannot cross

A railway crossing is ahead

A school zone is ahead

Traffic lights ahead are red or about to turn red

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A green light at an intersection means you may:

Only turn right

Turn left, turn right, or go straight if it’s safe and not prohibited by signs

Only go straight

Only turn left

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When approaching an amber (yellow) light at an intersection, you must:

Continue without changing speed

Speed up to get through before it turns red

Stop before entering the crosswalk unless you cannot stop safely

Stop only if pedestrians are present

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When approaching a red light, you must:

Only stop if turning left

Stop and remain stopped until the light changes

Slow down and proceed with caution

Stop, then proceed if no one is coming

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When facing a red light and a solid green arrow, you may:

Proceed in the direction of the arrow after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians

Only turn right

Not move until the red light turns green

Proceed straight through the intersection

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If you’re in the outside (left) lane of a double right‑turn lane at a red light, you may:

Proceed without stopping

Only turn right on a green arrow

Never turn right from that lane

Turn right after stopping and yielding, using extra caution

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A left turn on a red light is allowed only:

At any intersection if traffic is light

At any intersection with a green arrow

At intersections without pedestrians

At the intersection of two one‑way streets where there is no sign prohibiting it

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If traffic is heavy and you entered on a green to turn left, you may have to complete your turn on:

A flashing red light

An amber (yellow) or red light

A flashing green light

A solid green arrow

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When approaching a flashing red light, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution

Continue if the way looks clear

Stop, then proceed when it’s safe

Yield only to pedestrians

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You may make a U‑turn at an intersection with traffic lights:

Only on a green arrow

Only if a sign indicates U‑turns are permitted

Whenever traffic is clear

Only on a flashing amber light

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When facing a red or green light and a flashing green (left turn) arrow, you may:

Not move until the arrow stops flashing

Proceed in the direction of the green arrow

Proceed straight only

Turn right only

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When turning left on a green light, you must:

Stop and wait for a red light

Only yield to oncoming vehicles, not pedestrians

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Proceed quickly to clear the intersection first

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A flashing amber (yellow) light means you must:

Speed up to clear the area

Stop and remain stopped

Stop, then proceed when safe

Proceed with caution

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This part of the test covers the meanings of red, yellow, and green lights, as well as arrows, pedestrian signals, and flashing lights. It teaches drivers the proper actions when facing different light sequences, such as when to stop, proceed, or yield. Mastery of this section is vital for smooth traffic flow and preventing accidents at intersections. Studying traffic signals ensures that drivers can make safe, confident decisions, contributing to overall road safety in Saskatchewan.