Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayEasy
A driver is approaching a flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection. What action is required?
- ATreat it as a green light and maintain normal speed.
- BStop completely before entering the intersection, then proceed when safe.
- CSlow down and proceed with caution, yielding to any vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection.
- DSpeed up to clear the intersection quickly before the light changes.
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Correct answer: C. Slow down and proceed with caution, yielding to any vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection.
A flashing yellow light indicates that drivers should slow down and proceed with caution, yielding to other traffic or pedestrians already in the intersection.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A flashing yellow light requires more caution than a solid green light.
- B. This describes the action for a flashing red light, not yellow.
- D. Speeding up is dangerous and violates the caution advised by a flashing yellow light.
Flashing Yellow Light
A flashing yellow traffic light indicates that drivers should slow down and proceed with caution, yielding to other traffic and pedestrians.
- Requires increased awareness
- Yield to others in intersection
- Do not stop unless necessary to yield
Memory trick: Yellow flash, take a dash, but watch for a crash!