What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light at an intersection?

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What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light at an intersection?

Flashing yellow means you should slow down and proceed with caution. Look for potential hazards like pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles that may be turning or crossing, and be ready to react if something unexpected happens. You don’t stop at a flashing yellow signal, but you also don’t speed through; you move through only when it’s safe and you yield to other traffic or pedestrians as appropriate. This captures the idea of moving cautiously and giving the right of way to others when needed, rather than stopping or racing through.

Flashing yellow means you should slow down and proceed with caution. Look for potential hazards like pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles that may be turning or crossing, and be ready to react if something unexpected happens. You don’t stop at a flashing yellow signal, but you also don’t speed through; you move through only when it’s safe and you yield to other traffic or pedestrians as appropriate. This captures the idea of moving cautiously and giving the right of way to others when needed, rather than stopping or racing through.

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