Turn arrow signals — Tennessee Permit Test

Turn arrow signals on the Tennessee permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

A green protected turn arrow gives you the right-of-way to drive only in the direction of the arrow, after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

The arrow holds oncoming cars so you can turn. A late walker may still be crossing, so look before you go.

When the arrow is green, you have the right-of-way and may drive the vehicle only in the direction of the arrow, after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.41

When a turn arrow changes to yellow, prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

Once the arrow ends, oncoming cars get to go. Finishing the turn late puts you across their path.

When the arrow changes to yellow, prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.41

A flashing yellow arrow lets you turn left after yielding to all oncoming traffic and to bicyclists and pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Oncoming cars have a green at the same time. Turning without waiting for a gap puts you in their way.

PERMISSIVE ARROWS: If you see a flashing yellow arrow

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.41

On the test

What does a green turn arrow give you?

The right-of-way to turn that way. The arrow holds oncoming cars so you can turn. A late walker may still be crossing, so look before you go. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.41: “When the arrow is green, you have the right-of-way and may drive the vehicle only in the direction of the arrow, after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, published by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.