A flashing yellow light means:

|
Proceed with caution.
|
|
|
You must prepare to stop.
|
|
|
Do not proceed until the light has stopped flashing.
|
|
|
A red light is coming.
|
Explanation
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal at intersections. It means you do not need to stop, but you should slow down and proceed with caution. Be especially alert for cross traffic, pedestrians, or other potential hazards. Yield if necessary and be prepared to stop if the situation requires it.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 22.1% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Traffic Signals and Light Meanings
At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow:A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:A flashing red signal means:If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is solid black, it means:
A pedestrian in the crosswalk when the 'DON’T WALK' signal begins flashing must:Lane signals are used:
What does the pictured signal indicate?A traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow. The driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:If you come to an intersection which has a flashing red light, it means:
A pedestrian in the crosswalk when the 'DON’T WALK' signal begins flashing must:Lane signals are used:
What does the pictured signal indicate?A traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow. The driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:If you come to an intersection which has a flashing red light, it means:This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: