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Signals and road markingsQuestion 77 of 412
A traffic signal with a yellow left arrow lit in the bottom lamp.

You see a yellow left arrow. What does it tell you?

  1. Oncoming traffic must stop for you at once
  2. A new green phase starts for your lane
  3. You must turn left at once without a stop
  4. The signal is about to change, so stop if you can
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Correct answer: The signal is about to change, so stop if you can

A yellow arrow comes after an advance left turn. Slow down and stop unless this is not safe.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 3, Signs, signals and road markings: Traffic lights, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026