Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road SignsMedium
You are driving on a Florida road and see a traffic signal that is flashing yellow. What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
- AStop before the intersection if safe to do so.
- BThe traffic signal is malfunctioning, and you should treat it as a four-way stop.
- CYou have the right-of-way and may proceed without slowing down.
- DProceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Proceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should slow down and proceed with caution. You must be prepared to stop if other vehicles or pedestrians are present, as you do not necessarily have the right-of-way over all other traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes a flashing red light, not a flashing yellow light.
- B. While it indicates caution, it does not mean it's malfunctioning or a four-way stop, unless it's a power outage.
- C. You do not automatically have the right-of-way; you must yield to other traffic or pedestrians already in the intersection.
Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal
A traffic signal indication that warns drivers to slow down and proceed through the intersection or past the signal with extreme caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.
- Means 'Proceed with Caution'.
- Requires drivers to slow down and be alert.
- Drivers must be prepared to stop and yield to other vehicles or pedestrians.
- Does not grant automatic right-of-way.
Memory trick: Yellow means yield and be mellow, but flashing yellow means proceed with caution, fellow!