Assessment of Driver Recognition of Flashing Yellow Left-Turn Arrows in Missouri

This report documents the results of a study of flashing yellow left-turn arrow indications. The goal of the study was to determine driver understanding of the flashing yellow left-turn indication. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended to proceed with caution in the installation of flashing yellow left-turn indications at more locations around the state. A public information campaign should be initiated in order to increase familiarity with the signal prior to and during the implementation process.

• Record URL:
  • https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/cm/CORDT/or08019.pdf
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• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/3270
• Corporate Authors:

  Missouri Department of Transportation

  P.O. Box 270
  Jefferson City, MO  United States  65102
• Authors:
  • Henery, Sarah
• Publication Date: 2008-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos;
• Pagination: 38p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Comprehension; Drivers; Left turns
• Uncontrolled Terms: Flashing yellow arrow; Permissive left turn signal display
• Geographic Terms: Missouri
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01126240
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: OR08-019, RI08-020
• Files: NTL, TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 13 2009 10:08AM