What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?

• A. You must stop immediately.
• B. You may proceed without slowing.
• C. You must yield to all traffic and pedestrians.
• D. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer: (D)

A flashing yellow signal means you should slow down and proceed with caution. It warns that conditions ahead may require you to be alert for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles, and you should look for conflicts and be prepared to yield if necessary, but you do not have to come to a full stop unless the intersection requires it. This is different from a red light (stop) or a solid yellow (prepare to stop). The option that describes slowing down and proceeding with caution matches this behavior, while the other choices either demand stopping, or say you can proceed without slowing, or require yielding to everyone in every case.

A flashing yellow signal means you should slow down and proceed with caution. It warns that conditions ahead may require you to be alert for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles, and you should look for conflicts and be prepared to yield if necessary, but you do not have to come to a full stop unless the intersection requires it. This is different from a red light (stop) or a solid yellow (prepare to stop). The option that describes slowing down and proceeding with caution matches this behavior, while the other choices either demand stopping, or say you can proceed without slowing, or require yielding to everyone in every case.