Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesEasy
You are driving on a Florida roadway and encounter a steady yellow traffic light. What does this signal indicate?
- AYou must stop immediately if safe to do so.
- BProceed with caution, as other traffic may be entering the intersection.
- CThe light is about to turn red; clear the intersection if already in it, or prepare to stop.
- DThe light is about to turn green, prepare to go.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The light is about to turn red; clear the intersection if already in it, or prepare to stop.
A steady yellow traffic light indicates that the light is about to turn red. Drivers should clear the intersection if they are already in it, or prepare to stop before entering the intersection if it is safe to do so.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While stopping is often the outcome, the primary meaning is a change to red, not an immediate stop mandate.
- B. While caution is always advised, the primary instruction is related to the impending red light, not just general caution for other traffic.
- D. This is incorrect; yellow follows green, not precedes it.
Steady Yellow Light
A steady yellow traffic light warns that the signal is changing from green to red, requiring drivers to clear the intersection or prepare to stop.
- Light turning red soon.
- Clear intersection if already in it.
- Prepare to stop if safe to do so.
Memory trick: Yellow means 'yield, then stop,' don't cross the line, don't drop!