Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesEasy
You are driving on a Florida roadway. You encounter a steady yellow traffic light at an intersection. What does this signal indicate?
- AYou may proceed through the intersection with caution.
- BThe light is about to change to green; prepare to go.
- CYou must stop immediately before the intersection.
- DThe light is about to change to red; clear the intersection if you can do so safely.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. The light is about to change to red; clear the intersection if you can do so safely.
A steady yellow traffic light indicates that the light is about to change to red. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop. If you are already in the intersection or too close to stop safely, you should proceed through the intersection with caution.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While proceeding with caution might be necessary if too close to stop, the primary indication is that the light is changing to red, not merely a caution signal.
- B. This describes a flashing yellow light or the moment before a green light, not a steady yellow.
- C. This is incorrect; stopping immediately might cause a rear-end collision if you are too close.
Steady Yellow Traffic Light
A steady yellow traffic light warns that the signal is about to turn red. Drivers should prepare to stop, or if too close to stop safely, proceed through the intersection with caution.
- Light is changing to red.
- Prepare to stop safely.
- Proceed with caution if already too close to stop.
Memory trick: Yellow means 'Yield to Red' or 'Clear the way'.