Traffic lights and markingsQuestion 72 of 328
A traffic light with a red light on and a yellow left-pointing arrow below it

A yellow arrow appears after the green left-turn arrow. You have not started your turn. What must you do?

  1. Start your turn quickly
  2. Stop if you can do it safely
  3. Turn only if no one is behind you
  4. Wait for the red arrow, then turn
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Correct answer: Stop if you can do it safely

The yellow arrow means the green light will soon appear for traffic. Do not start the turn.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Traffic lights, Simultaneous left turn

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026