Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesMedium
A driver is approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection. What action is required by the driver?
- ASpeed up to clear the intersection quickly before the light changes.
- BSlow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.
- CProceed through the intersection without stopping, but yield to any cross-traffic or pedestrians.
- DStop completely before entering the intersection, then proceed when safe.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Slow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.
A flashing yellow light indicates that drivers should slow down and proceed with caution. They must be prepared to stop if necessary and yield to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection or approaching dangerously close.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Speeding up is dangerous and contrary to the caution indicated by a flashing yellow light.
- C. While yielding is part of it, the primary instruction is to slow down and proceed with caution, implying readiness to stop if needed.
- D. A complete stop is required for a flashing red light, not a flashing yellow.
Flashing Yellow Light
A flashing yellow traffic signal requires drivers to slow down, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop if necessary, yielding to other traffic or pedestrians.
- Indicates caution.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop.
- Yield to others.
Memory trick: Yellow flash: Yield and proceed with caution's dash.