Signal arrows — Connecticut Permit Test

Signal arrows on the Connecticut permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

A red arrow means you must stop and cannot go in the direction of the arrow; you may proceed when the red arrow goes out and a green arrow or light comes on.

A red arrow is a red light for one movement only, and drivers treat it as advice far more often than a red lamp.

A red arrow means you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.45

A yellow arrow means the protection of a green arrow is ending, and a driver turning in that direction should prepare to stop.

The protection ending is the point: oncoming traffic is about to get its own green while you are still turning.

A yellow arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.45

A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow, and there should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while it is green.

It is the only signal that promises the way is clear, which is what separates it from a steady green.

A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no on-coming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green.
Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.45

On the test

What does a red arrow require?

Stopping, with no movement in that direction. A red arrow is a red light for one movement only, and drivers treat it as advice far more often than a red lamp. Connecticut Driver's Manual, p.45: “A red arrow means you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Connecticut Driver's Manual, published by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-16.