Traffic Signals

What does the flashing yellow arrow mean?

March 30, 2019 0

What Does a Flashing Yellow Arrow Mean?

The flashing yellow arrow traffic signal means that are you allowed to turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to all pedestrians in crosswalk and other vehicles lawfully within the intersection. This is what you must know for your written DMV test.
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Lane-use control signals - copyright: driversprep.com

December 9, 2016 0

What Are Lane-Use Control Signals?

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals placed over a certain lane or lanes. They permit or prohibit drivers to use the lane beneath the signal. But what does a steady yellow X mean? Or a flashing yellow X?
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Traffic light with red arrow - Photo: Mona Eshaiker (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license).

October 25, 2014 2

Questions about Red Arrow Signals on Your Permit Practice Test

When you face a circular red light, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right if the way is clear. Make sure no sign prohibits the turn. But what about a red arrow? Can you turn against a red arrow?
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October 15, 2013 116

Green Arrow – Protected Turn

Vehicles facing a signal with a green arrow may proceed into the intersection and may turn only in the direction indicated by the green arrow. Does it mean that all other traffic is stopped by a red light?
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October 13, 2013 4

Drive Against A Steady Yellow Light

You see them every day, drivers trying to beat the red light and continue against a steady yellow light. Is it illegal or not? You should know that there are situations when you may receive a ticket for driving against a yellow light.
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