New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are preparing to make a left turn at an intersection. The traffic signal for your direction is a solid red light with a flashing yellow arrow pointing left. What action should you take?
- AYou may proceed with the left turn immediately without yielding to oncoming traffic.
- BYou may turn left after stopping and yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- CYou must pull over to the right and wait for a full green light cycle.
- DYou must stop and wait for the solid red light and flashing yellow arrow to turn solid green.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You may turn left after stopping and yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means that drivers are permitted to turn left, but only after stopping, if necessary, and yielding to any oncoming traffic and pedestrians. It indicates a permissive but not protected turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A flashing yellow arrow always requires yielding; it is not a protected turn.
- C. Pulling over is not required; the signal indicates a turn is possible with caution.
- D. The flashing yellow arrow explicitly permits the turn after yielding, so waiting for a solid green is incorrect.
Flashing Yellow Arrow
A traffic signal indication that allows a driver to turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- Indicates a permissive turn.
- Requires yielding to conflicting traffic and pedestrians.
- Not a protected turn phase.
Memory trick: Flashing arrows mean proceed with caution and yield.