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Road Signs & Traffic Signals

A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means:

  • A.Left turns are prohibited
  • B.You have the right-of-way to turn
  • C.The lane is for buses only
  • D.Left turns are allowed, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Correct answer

D. Left turns are allowed, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Why

A flashing yellow arrow is a permissive turn signal, not a protected one. Turn only after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and finding a safe gap.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Traffic Signals · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-016).

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