MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

If a driver disregards your signal to stop while directing traffic, what should you do?

1. Call for another car and provide a description.

2. Pursue the vehicle to apprehend the driver.

3. Ignore the vehicle and continue directing traffic.

The correct answer is: Ignore the vehicle and continue directing traffic.

The appropriate course of action when a driver disregards your signal to stop while directing traffic is to ignore the vehicle and continue directing traffic. This approach prioritizes safety and the primary duty of managing the flow of traffic. When directing traffic, your main responsibility is to ensure the safety of all pedestrians and vehicles in the vicinity. If you were to pursue the vehicle or become distracted by the violation, it could create a hazardous situation for yourself and others. Continuing to direct traffic allows you to maintain control of the area, ensuring that pedestrians and other drivers can safely navigate through the intersection or area you are managing. It is also important to follow proper protocol for reporting vehicles that violate signals or directives rather than attempting to intervene personally. Maintaining focus on your duty while communicating any violations to law enforcement or your supervisor afterward is critical for safety and effective traffic management.