A steady yellow light (not flashing) means: stop! Unless you are already too close to the intersection and cannot stop safely. It is not 'get ready to drive' - it appears after green, before red.
Steady yellow = stop (if possible). Flashing yellow = drive with caution
Many people think yellow = 'hurry up and go through'. The opposite is true - yellow = stop if possible
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What are you required to do when a traffic light displays a flashing yellow light?✓ Proceed carefully and drive according to the traffic signs placed at the intersection.
What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?✓ You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?✓ Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.
What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?✓ Proceed carefully and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.
What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?✓ It is a special traffic light before a level crossing. Stop before the crossing and don’t proceed for as long as the light is flashing.
What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?✓ Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.
