What you need to understand
Solid and flashing yellow signals communicate different instructions. A solid yellow warns that red is immediate; a flashing yellow allows cautious movement after appropriate yielding.
Key points to remember
- Stop for solid yellow when stopping can be done safely.
- Clear safely if already committed to the intersection.
- At flashing yellow, proceed cautiously after yielding.
Check your understanding
Practice questions
1. A Class 7 learner has accumulated eight demerit points. What consequence should the learner expect?
- No consequence until 15 points
- A licence suspension because learners have a lower demerit threshold
- Only a warning letter with no licensing effect
- Automatic eligibility for a Class 5 road test
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A licence suspension because learners have a lower demerit threshold
A Class 7 learner is subject to licence suspension at eight demerit points, which is a lower threshold than for a fully licensed driver.
2. What is required at a flashing yellow traffic light?
- Come to a full stop every time
- Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection
- Treat it exactly like a flashing red light
- Speed up before the signal changes
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection
A flashing yellow permits cautious movement after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles already within the intersection.
Exam-day strategy
First identify whether the light is solid or flashing, then apply the correct stopping or yielding rule.
Read every word, especially qualifiers such as must, only, before, and NOT. Eliminate choices that contradict the official rule, then select the safest complete answer.