A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Question: A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Answer options:

• Stop ✅ Slow down and proceed with caution
• Right of way
• Light malfunctioning — call 911

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

Explanation: According to the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, a flashing yellow light is a warning signal requiring drivers to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution. It does not mean stop, which is the rule for a flashing red light, nor does it yield absolute right of way, as drivers must still yield to pedestrians and existing intersection traffic. A dark or malfunctioning signal must be treated as a four-way stop, making calling emergencies incorrect. On the Ontario G1 exam, distinguishing between flashing red and flashing yellow lights is a highly tested concept crucial for passing the signs and traffic signals portion of the test.