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Flashing yellow light

Flashing yellow light

Drive with caution as you approach and go through the intersection.

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Practice questions with this sign

What does this flashing yellow light mean?

  1. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
  2. The light will turn red next; prepare to stop
  3. Drive with caution as you approach and go through the intersection (Correct answer)
  4. Only pedestrians may go

Explanation: A flashing yellow light does not require a stop. Slow down, watch for other traffic and drive through with caution.

This flashing yellow light hangs above a warning sign on a road with no intersection. What does it tell you?

  1. Speed up to clear the area quickly
  2. Stop, then go when it is safe
  3. Drive with caution and watch for the hazard (Correct answer)
  4. The road ahead is closed

Explanation: A flashing yellow beacon can be placed above an intersection, a warning sign or an obstruction. It means drive with caution.

How is this flashing yellow light different from a flashing red light?

  1. There is no difference; both mean stop
  2. This one means stop; flashing red means caution
  3. This one means go with caution; flashing red means stop first (Correct answer)
  4. This one is only for buses

Explanation: At a flashing yellow light, drive through with caution; you do not have to stop. At a flashing red light, come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe.

Don't mix it up with

Yellow light

The light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, go through with caution.
Flashing red light

Come to a complete stop and go only when it is safe, the same as at a stop sign.