What does a flashing amber light indicate?

• A. Stop immediately.
• B. Exercise caution; slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
• C. You may proceed without caution.
• D. The intersection is closed.

Answer: (B)

A flashing amber light tells you to slow down and proceed with caution. It’s signaling that conditions ahead may be hazardous or require extra care, such as limited visibility, unusual intersection layouts, or nearby workers or pedestrians. You should reduce your speed, scan for other vehicles and pedestrians, and be prepared to stop if another road user has the right of way or if you see danger. You don’t stop automatically, but you do not have a free pass to go as if everything were normal either. The intersection isn’t closed; you just move through it more cautiously.