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Texas Car / Permit practice question · Signals & Pavement Markings

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Answer choices

  • slow down and proceed with caution— Correct answer
  • stop and wait for a green light
  • come to a full stop like a stop sign
  • no turns are allowed here

Why this is the answer

A flashing yellow light warns you to slow down and proceed with caution. It is not a stop signal, so you do not need to wait for green, though you must watch for other traffic and pedestrians. A flashing red light is the one that requires a full stop. A flashing yellow arrow means turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signals

Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026

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