Signals and pavement markingsQuestion 76 of 296

You see a flashing amber light at an intersection. What must you do?

  1. Stop and wait for a green light
  2. Stop, then go when you are ready
  3. Speed up and clear the intersection
  4. Slow down, drive with care, and yield to close traffic
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Correct answer: Slow down, drive with care, and yield to close traffic

A flashing amber light is a warning. You need not stop, but you may go on only with caution. At an intersection, yield to traffic in it or so close that it is a hazard.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 49, Flashing amber ball traffic signal, page 28

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026