New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are making a left turn at an intersection. The traffic light for your direction displays a solid green light, but there is no dedicated green arrow. What must you do before completing your turn?
- AYou can only turn left if there is a 'Left Turn Yield on Green' sign present.
- BYou must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing your turn.
- CYou must wait until the light turns yellow before starting your turn.
- DYou have the right-of-way and can proceed with your turn immediately.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing your turn.
When facing a solid green light without a dedicated green arrow for a left turn, drivers must yield to oncoming traffic, including vehicles and pedestrians, before completing their turn. This is an unprotected left turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The 'Left Turn Yield on Green' sign is often present, but even without it, the rule to yield on a solid green light for unprotected left turns still applies.
- C. Waiting for a yellow light to turn left is incorrect and could put you in a dangerous position.
- D. A solid green light does not grant automatic right-of-way for a left turn; oncoming traffic has priority.
Solid Green Light (Unprotected Left Turn)
When making a left turn on a solid green light without a green arrow, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
- Solid green light, no arrow
- Left turn permitted, but unprotected
- Must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Memory trick: Green arrow means go; solid green means yield and slow.