Regulatory Signs
Left Turn Yield On Green sign
With a circular green signal the left turn is permitted, but you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians.
- Shape
- Vertical rectangle
- Color
- White with black
- Type
- Regulatory
What to do
- Wait in the intersection for a safe gap before turning.
How to read it
Vertical rectangle. Taller than it is wide. Most signs in this shape state a rule you must follow.
White with black. Black on white is a regulatory sign: a traffic law you must follow.
Regulatory sign. Regulatory signs state traffic laws. Ignoring one is a violation.
Signs follow the national standard (the MUTCD) in every state. Your state handbook is the final word for your test.
Related signs
Signs that look similar or come up together on the test.
Road signs quiz and flashcards
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