Signals and road markingsQuestion 69 of 412
A traffic signal with the middle lamp lit yellow.

You face this light. What should you do?

  1. Speed up to cross before it turns red
  2. Stop at once, even if cars are close behind you
  3. Go on, because it is the same as green
  4. Slow down and stop if you can do so safely
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Correct answer: Slow down and stop if you can do so safely

A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do it safely.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 3, Signs, signals and road markings: Traffic lights, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026