(116/133) Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
The Texas Driver's Handbook (Class C) explains that traffic signals can include arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow is a warning signal: it means the protected turning phase is ending and the signal is about to change to red. It has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light—drivers should stop if they can do so safely, and if already in the intersection or unable to stop safely, proceed with caution. This is a standard traffic signal rule tested on the Texas DPS knowledge exam.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.
A solid yellow arrow is a warning that the protected turn phase is ending. The Texas Driver's Handbook states that a yellow arrow has the same meaning as a circular yellow light: it warns that the signal is changing to red. Therefore, the correct option is 'Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.'
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Is never used as a traffic signal.
This is false. Yellow arrows are commonly used as traffic signals to control turning movements, especially in protected turn lanes.
Option: Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
This describes a green arrow, not a yellow arrow. A green arrow means drivers may turn in the direction indicated, while a yellow arrow warns that the turn phase is ending.
Option: Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.
This is incorrect. A yellow arrow indicates that a red signal is about to be shown, not a green arrow. It warns of the end of the protected turn phase.
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