Question

Difficulty: HardRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

Determine whether the following statement regarding intersection right-of-way is True or False: When a driver faces a flashing yellow left-turn arrow at a signalized intersection, they must yield to oncoming vehicles proceeding straight, but they have right-of-way precedence over oncoming vehicles turning right on a solid green light.

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Answer

False
The statement is false because a flashing yellow arrow establishes a permissive left-turn phase. Under official DMV rules, drivers making a permissive left turn must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic—including pedestrians, cyclists, straight-through vehicles, and right-turning vehicles operating under a green signal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the driver's signal indication and its legal meaning.
A flashing yellow arrow signifies a permissive (unprotected) turn phase.
State DMV manuals specify that flashing yellow arrows allow turns only after yielding to all potential conflicts.
2
Identify the status and rights of oncoming traffic.
Oncoming traffic facing a solid green signal (whether traveling straight or turning right) has legal right-of-way priority.
Vehicles moving on a solid green light proceed with right-of-way over permissive turn movements.
3
Evaluate the truth value of the stem assertion.
The left-turning driver does NOT have right-of-way over oncoming right-turning vehicles.
The driver facing the flashing yellow arrow must yield to all oncoming traffic before executing the left turn.

Key Concept

Flashing Yellow Arrow Permissive Yield Rules
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