A New Turn Signal Ahead
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At a Glance: What is the benefit of the Steady red arrow Drivers must stop flashing yellow left turn arrow? and wait. They are safer A decade-long national study Steady yellow arrow by the Federal Highway Drivers must prepare Administration found that to stop if it is safe drivers had fewer crashes to do so. with the flashing yellow arrow. They are more efficient Flashing The new signal provides more yellow arrow options for controlling traffic based Drivers must yield on variable traffic volumes since the to pedestrian and timing sequence can be made to vary oncoming traffic prior throughout the day. to making the left turn. Reminder to all drivers: Any flashing yellow signal Steady green arrow means drivers are to slow down Drivers turning left and proceed through the intersection have the right of way. with caution. A flashing red signal means motorists should come to a complete stop before proceeding. VARIATION OF FLASHING YELLOW ARROW Flashing In some instances motorists Wisconsin Department of Transportation may encounter a flashing yellow arrows yellow arrow in a three-section State Traffic Signal Systems Engineer head as seen here. The same 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 501 are lighting up guidelines apply; however, no P. O. Box 7986 green arrow will be present. Madison, WI 53707-7986 all across Wisconsin (608) 261-5845 http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/ Search for: Flashing yellow arrow 03/2011 How the new four-head NEW FOUR-HEAD SIGNAL FLASHING YELLOW ARROWS A SAFER YELLOW TURN SIGNAL signals work: A new style traffic signal is being As usual, red means stop. A green installed throughout Wisconsin to arrow means a driver has the right control left turns and improve safety of way to make a left turn. at intersections. New four-section A solid yellow arrow means prepare signal heads with arrows will to stop. A flashing yellow arrow means gradually replace the traditional a driver may make a left turn if there five-section signal heads that had is no oncoming traffic and there are a combination of circular lights and no pedestrians crossing the street. arrows. The new signal heads with The new flashing yellow arrow arrows provide a more direct, less provides a more direct message for confusing, message. left turns: yield to opposing traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. Comparison of left turn signals STEADY RED ARROW Stop and wait. STEADY YELLOW ARROW The left-turn signal is about to change. Do not enter the inter- section if you can stop safely. Traditional Vehicles in the intersection should complete their turn. five-sectionsignal FLASHING YELLOW ARROW You are allowed to turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. It also means oncoming traffic has a green light and you must determine if there is an adequate gap before turning. STEADY GREEN ARROW arrow yellow New flashing You have the right of way to turn left. proceed prepare stop yield prepare stop with left to stop before to stop turn proceeding .