Rules of the road
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Level 7 · Signals & markings

What does a flashing hand and countdown mean?

Flashing hand and countdown

Do not start crossing; people already crossing should finish. If you are turning, still yield to anyone in the crosswalk.

Why it looks like this

The numbers show how many seconds remain for people already in the street.

How to respond

  1. If you are turning, still yield to anyone in the crosswalk.
  2. Do not assume the crosswalk is clear when the count ends.
Common mistakeTurning into people who are hurrying to finish crossing.

See it on the road

From the turning across a crosswalk lesson.

Watch it play out
Quick drill

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