Washington County is preparing to install 372 bimodal Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA’s) at 174 key intersections throughout the county, and they’ve shared a short video to help drivers learn how to use them safely. Flashing Yellow Arrows can help traffic flow more efficiently, but some drivers are a little hesitant when they see one and not exactly sure what to do.
From the press release:
Washington County Engineer Stacy Shetler explains, “If you are waiting to turn left and you see a flashing yellow left-turn arrow, it means turns are permitted, but first you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Before entering the intersection, look left and look straight ahead. Is there any oncoming traffic? Any pedestrians? Any bicyclists? If not, be cautious, go ahead and make your left turn. After it flashes, the flashing yellow left-turn arrow then becomes the better-known steady yellow left-turn arrow. The steady yellow left-turn arrow means what it has always meant: stop, if you can do so safely.”
Kudos to Washington County for creating this educational opportunity to keep the roads safe.
