Rules of the road
Level 7 · Signals & markings

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Flashing yellow arrow

You may turn left, but yield to oncoming traffic. Wait for a gap in oncoming traffic and people crossing.

Why it looks like this

Newer signals use it to show an unprotected turn more clearly than a green ball.

How to respond

  1. Wait for a gap in oncoming traffic and people crossing.
  2. Then turn.
Common mistakeThinking it is a protected turn.
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