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When facing a steady solid yellow arrow light at an intersection, a driver who has not yet entered the intersection is permitted to begin a new turning maneuver as long as no oncoming vehicles are visible.

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False. A steady solid yellow arrow signal indicates that the protected turning phase is ending. Drivers who have not yet entered the intersection must prepare to stop and are not permitted to begin a new turn unless stopping safely is impossible.
The statement is false. A steady solid yellow arrow signals that the protected right-of-way for turning vehicles is ending. Drivers who are approaching the intersection and can stop safely must stop, and they may not start a new turn. Only drivers already within the intersection may clear it.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal meaning of a steady solid yellow arrow signal.
A steady yellow arrow warns that the protected green turn arrow phase has expired and a red signal will follow shortly.
Traffic signal light phases follow strict standardized timing transitions to clear intersections safely.
2
Evaluate the required driver action before entering the intersection.
Drivers who have not yet entered the intersection must bring their vehicle to a safe stop rather than accelerating or entering to initiate a turn.
Entering an intersection on a solid yellow arrow when stopping safely is possible violates traffic laws and increases collision risks as cross traffic receives a green light.

Key Concept

Steady Yellow Arrow Signal Meaning and Driver Duty
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Traffic Light Signals

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