Which action matches the guidance for a yellow flashing light?

Which action matches the guidance for a yellow flashing light?

• A. Slow down, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
• B. Speed up to pass quickly.
• C. Ignore the light if the intersection seems clear.
• D. Continue at normal speed.

Answer: (A)

A yellow flashing light tells you to slow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary. It’s a warning that the intersection may have cross traffic, pedestrians, or other hazards that aren’t immediately obvious. You should reduce speed, scan for other road users, and only continue through the intersection if it’s safe to do so. If you determine you cannot cross safely, stop in a controlled manner. The other options miss the safety signal it provides: speeding up to pass quickly ignores the potential hazards; ignoring the light is unsafe because a cross‑traffic or pedestrian could enter the intersection unexpectedly; continuing at normal speed treats the situation as if there were no warning at all.

A yellow flashing light tells you to slow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary. It’s a warning that the intersection may have cross traffic, pedestrians, or other hazards that aren’t immediately obvious. You should reduce speed, scan for other road users, and only continue through the intersection if it’s safe to do so. If you determine you cannot cross safely, stop in a controlled manner.

The other options miss the safety signal it provides: speeding up to pass quickly ignores the potential hazards; ignoring the light is unsafe because a cross‑traffic or pedestrian could enter the intersection unexpectedly; continuing at normal speed treats the situation as if there were no warning at all.