Signals and markingsQuestion 25 of 125

What does a flashing amber light mean?

  1. Stop and wait for green
  2. Slow down and go on with caution
  3. Stop for five seconds
  4. Speed up to clear the intersection
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Correct answer: Slow down and go on with caution

Slow down and give way to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Other drivers may face flashing red, so watch for them.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Rules of the Road, Traffic Control Devices, Flashing Amber Light, page 27

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026