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

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  1. Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
  2. Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.· Correct answer
  3. Stop until the traffic light turns green.
  4. You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.

Explanation

A flashing amber light at a traffic signal indicates that the signal is not controlling the traffic. In this situation you must slow down and proceed according to the normal right-of-way rules and according to the signs posted at the intersection.

How to approach it

Flashing amber = signal not active, obey the signs

flashing amberright of waysigns

Common mistake

Thinking that flashing amber gives you priority or that you must wait for green

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