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How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

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  1. In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.
  2. Speed up before the light turns red.
  3. Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.· Correct answer
  4. Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your left only.

Explanation

A flashing yellow light at a traffic light means that the traffic light is not operating normally, and the junction functions as a junction without a traffic light. You must slow down and drive carefully according to the conditions on the ground, including signs and surrounding traffic. A full stop may be required.

How to approach it

Flashing yellow = caution according to conditions, not fixed rules

slow downcautionstop if needed

Common mistake

Thinking that flashing yellow is the same as a regular yellow that changes to red

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