Signals and markingsQuestion 162 of 288

What does a flashing amber light mean?

  1. Slow down and go on with care.
  2. Stop fully, then go when safe.
  3. Stop and wait for green.
  4. The light is about to turn red.
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Correct answer: Slow down and go on with care.

You do not need to stop unless it is unsafe to go.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Traffic light signals, page 75

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026