California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Rules of the Road and Right-of-WayEasy
You are approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow signal. What does this signal indicate?
- AYou must stop before turning in the direction of the arrow.
- BYou may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- CThe turn is prohibited, and you must proceed straight.
- DThe light is about to turn red; accelerate to complete the turn quickly.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A flashing yellow arrow means you are permitted to turn in that direction, but you must first yield to any oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing your turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes a flashing red arrow or a red light, not a flashing yellow arrow.
- C. This describes a solid red arrow or a 'no turn on red' sign, not a flashing yellow arrow.
- D. Accelerating through an intersection is dangerous and not indicated by a flashing yellow arrow; caution and yielding are required.
Flashing Yellow Arrow
A traffic signal that permits a turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- Allows turn after yielding.
- Treat like a yield sign.
- Introduced to improve safety and reduce delays.
Memory trick: Yellow arrow winks, means yield and then go!