What is the correct action when you see a flashing yellow signal?

• A. Stop completely and wait for a green signal.
• B. Proceed as if it were a regular green light.
• C. Slow down and proceed with caution, prepared for hazards; yield if necessary.
• D. Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Answer: (C)

When you see a flashing yellow signal, slow down and proceed with extra caution, prepared for hazards, and yield to pedestrians or other traffic as needed. This sign isn’t asking you to stop; instead it warns you that conditions ahead may be unusual or risky, so you should check for cross traffic, pedestrians, and pedestrians, and only go when it’s safe.

This differs from a red signal, where you must stop, and from a steady green signal, where you may go without special caution. It also isn’t a cue to speed up; rushing through a flashing yellow can lead to collisions with vehicles or pedestrians that don’t expect you to be moving so quickly. If you encounter hazards or if another vehicle or pedestrian has the right of way, yield accordingly.