The traffic light facing you is flashing yellow. What does it mean?

• A.Stop and wait for green
• B.Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution
• C.The light is about to turn green
• D.Pedestrians have a stop signal

Why

A flashing yellow light warns you to be careful but does not require a stop. Slow down, check for cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 4: Traffic Control · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-018).

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