A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal indicates that you may turn left after you do what?

A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal indicates that you may turn left after you do what?

• A. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
• B. Stop and wait for green
• C. Accelerate
• D. Turn without yielding

Answer: (A)

A flashing yellow left-turn signal means you may turn left, but only after you yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. In this situation the turn is allowed but not protected—you must wait for a safe gap in the opposing traffic and for pedestrians to clear the crosswalk before proceeding. Slow down, check for vehicles and people, and signal your intent; go when it’s safe. Stopping and waiting for green isn’t required here, since you’re allowed to turn when there’s a safe opportunity. Accelerating into the turn or turning without yielding is unsafe and not permitted under flashing yellow.

A flashing yellow left-turn signal means you may turn left, but only after you yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. In this situation the turn is allowed but not protected—you must wait for a safe gap in the opposing traffic and for pedestrians to clear the crosswalk before proceeding. Slow down, check for vehicles and people, and signal your intent; go when it’s safe.

Stopping and waiting for green isn’t required here, since you’re allowed to turn when there’s a safe opportunity. Accelerating into the turn or turning without yielding is unsafe and not permitted under flashing yellow.