A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
|
The same thing as a stop sign.
|
|
|
Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
|
|
|
Increase your speed and proceed through the intersection before the traffic signal changes to red.
|
|
|
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
|
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic signal light means you should proceed with caution, and indicates that you should slow down, check for cross traffic, and be alert before entering the intersection. You should yield to any pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles already in the intersection.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 17% 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:When the light is green, drivers should:A yellow light tells drivers to:
This green arrow on a lane use control signal means that:A signal showing a green arrow and a red light at an intersection means:
What does a flashing red light mean?Drivers may continue carefully through a yellow light if:If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:A flashing red light means:A red traffic signal light means that:
This green arrow on a lane use control signal means that:A signal showing a green arrow and a red light at an intersection means: What does a flashing red light mean?Drivers may continue carefully through a yellow light if:If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:A flashing red light means:A red traffic signal light means that:This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: