New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are making a left turn at an intersection. The traffic light for your direction shows a flashing yellow arrow pointing left. What does this mean?
- AYou have the right-of-way for a protected left turn.
- BLeft turns are prohibited, proceed straight only.
- CYou may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- DYou must stop and wait for a steady green arrow.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A flashing yellow arrow means you may proceed with the turn, but you must yield to any oncoming traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or crossing your path. It's an unprotected turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; a flashing yellow arrow is an unprotected turn, meaning you do not have the right-of-way.
- B. This is incorrect; it permits the turn, but with caution.
- D. This is incorrect; a flashing yellow arrow allows the turn after yielding, it does not require a stop.
Flashing Yellow Arrow
A traffic signal indication that allows drivers to turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- Permits the turn.
- Requires yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians.
- Not a protected turn.
Memory trick: Arrows guide your turn, colors tell you when.