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Traffic signalsQuestion 122 of 223
Pedestrian signal with a steady orange hand on a dark square

A pedestrian signal shows a steady upraised hand. What must pedestrians do?

  1. Not enter the roadway
  2. Cross quickly
  3. Cross only if no vehicle is near
  4. Finish crossing if they have started
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Correct answer: Not enter the roadway

A steady upraised hand means do not enter the road. A flashing hand means do not start, but finish if already crossing.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 4A.06 Meanings of Pedestrian Signal Indications, page 687

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026