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A flashing yellow left arrow is displayed, and an oncoming vehicle is close enough to conflict with your left turn. What should you do?

Correct answer: Yield and wait for a safe gap before turning.
Why
A flashing yellow arrow permits a cautious turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. It is an unprotected movement. Do not confuse it with a green arrow, and do not assume the opposing approach has a red signal.
Verified against Illinois Rules of the Road, July2026 · Flashing yellow left arrow · p. 81
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