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When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

  1. It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
  2. It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.· Correct answer
  3. It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
  4. It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

Explanation

When a steady amber light is lit alone in a traffic signal, it is a sign that the red light is about to appear. You must prepare to stop, or immediately clear the junction if you have already entered it. Therefore the correct answer is 'red is about to appear'.

How to approach it

Steady amber alone = transition to red

amberredstopping

Common mistake

Confusing it with amber+red together (which comes before green)

Related signs

Red and Yellow Light TogetherRed and Yellow Light Together

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