Arkansas Driving Permit Practice Test

What must you do if you encounter a lighted red arrow on a traffic signal?

1. Begin slowing down

2. Must stop and prohibited from turning in direction of arrow

3. Only stop if there are pedestrians

4. Proceed with caution

The correct answer is: Must stop and prohibited from turning in direction of arrow

When you encounter a lighted red arrow on a traffic signal, you must stop and are prohibited from turning in the direction of the arrow. Red arrows indicate a full stop and prohibit any movement in the direction of the arrow until the signal changes. This is done to ensure the safety of all traffic on the road and to prevent any potential accidents that may occur if a driver proceeds against the signal. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: - Option A suggesting beginning to slow down is not sufficient when facing a red arrow as a full stop is required. - Option C stating to only stop if there are pedestrians is incorrect as you must stop regardless of pedestrian presence when faced with a red arrow. - Option D recommending proceeding with caution is not applicable when a red arrow is displayed, as you must come to a complete stop and wait for the signal to change before proceeding in the direction of the arrow.