How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?
- Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
- Stop until the traffic light turns green.
- Correct answer: Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
- You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
A flashing yellow light means the traffic light is not controlling the intersection. Slow down, drive carefully and obey the traffic signs placed there, or the general right-of-way rules if there are none. There is no need to stop and wait for green, and you never gain priority over pedestrians on a crossing.