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When facing a flashing yellow arrow signal in a designated left-turn lane, drivers are legally permitted to turn left without yielding to oncoming traffic.

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False. A flashing yellow arrow allows left turns, but drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.
A flashing yellow arrow allows drivers to turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Because the turn is unprotected, proceeding without yielding is a traffic violation and collision hazard.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal meaning of a flashing yellow arrow signal.
A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed, but the movement is unprotected.
Traffic signal laws designate flashing yellow arrows to alert drivers that turning traffic does not have priority over straight-through traffic.
2
Determine right-of-way requirements for unprotected left turns.
The turning driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing the intersection.
Oncoming traffic traveling straight has the green light and right-of-way during a flashing yellow arrow phase.

Key Concept

Flashing Yellow Arrow Signal Rules
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Traffic Light Signals

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