What does a flashing yellow signal require you to do?

What does a flashing yellow signal require you to do?

• A. Stop completely.
• B. Ignore and continue as normal.
• C. Speed up to clear the intersection.
• D. Proceed with caution and be prepared to yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Answer: (D)

When you see a flashing yellow signal, slow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. It’s a warning to ease up and look for potential hazards, not a command to stop. You continue through the intersection only if it’s safe, giving the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic as needed. The other options aren’t right because stopping completely isn’t required unless there’s cross traffic or pedestrians, ignoring the signal is unsafe, and speeding up to clear the intersection defeats the purpose of warning you to take a cautious approach.

When you see a flashing yellow signal, slow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. It’s a warning to ease up and look for potential hazards, not a command to stop. You continue through the intersection only if it’s safe, giving the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic as needed. The other options aren’t right because stopping completely isn’t required unless there’s cross traffic or pedestrians, ignoring the signal is unsafe, and speeding up to clear the intersection defeats the purpose of warning you to take a cautious approach.