Louisiana · Traffic Laws · Question 1 of 8
When approaching a steady yellow traffic signal, you should:
- A. Speed up to clear the intersection before it turns red
- B. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise proceed with caution Correct answer
- C. Always stop, no matter where you are
- D. Treat it like a flashing yellow
Why this is the right answer
A steady yellow warns that the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are already in the intersection or too close to stop, continue through with caution.
How this question shows up on the Louisiana permit test
Questions in the traffic laws category are common on the Louisiana learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Louisiana Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of traffic laws on the permit test, read our complete guide to Traffic Laws.