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Signals and road markingsQuestion 141 of 412

What does a steady yellow light mean?

  1. The light will turn red soon; stop if you can do so safely
  2. Speed up to clear the intersection
  3. The light will turn green soon
  4. Stop only if cars wait behind
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Correct answer: The light will turn red soon; stop if you can do so safely

Yellow warns of red. You stop unless you are too close to stop safely.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 4, Rules of the road, page 44

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026