When you encounter a flashing yellow signal, how should you proceed?

When you encounter a flashing yellow signal, how should you proceed?

• A. Stop completely.
• B. Speed up to pass through quickly.
• C. Proceed with caution and be prepared to slow down or stop if necessary.
• D. Ignore the signal and continue.

Answer: (C)

A flashing yellow signal means you should proceed with caution. Slow down, be alert, and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles that may have the right of way in the intersection. You don’t have to come to a full stop unless there’s a hazard or you’re directed to stop; you should slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Stopping completely is not required, and speeding through is unsafe because the flashing yellow is a warning to proceed carefully. Ignoring the signal is dangerous and illegal. So the best approach is to reduce speed, scan the intersection, and proceed only when it’s safe.

A flashing yellow signal means you should proceed with caution. Slow down, be alert, and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles that may have the right of way in the intersection. You don’t have to come to a full stop unless there’s a hazard or you’re directed to stop; you should slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Stopping completely is not required, and speeding through is unsafe because the flashing yellow is a warning to proceed carefully. Ignoring the signal is dangerous and illegal. So the best approach is to reduce speed, scan the intersection, and proceed only when it’s safe.