Prepare for the BMV Test. Study with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question has hints and explanations. Get ready for your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What does a yellow traffic light indicate?

  1. Stop immediately

  2. Proceed with caution

  3. Speed up to clear the intersection

  4. Traffic is about to change to red

The correct answer is: Traffic is about to change to red

A yellow traffic light indicates that the signal is about to change to red, warning drivers to prepare to stop. It serves as a cautionary alert that the current traffic light is transitioning, giving drivers an opportunity to clear the intersection if they are already in it or to slow down and stop if they have not yet crossed. This understanding is essential for safe driving; recognizing that a yellow light does not mean to enter the intersection hastily, but rather to be prepared for the impending red light helps prevent accidents. Drivers should always treat a yellow light as a signal to assess their position and act accordingly, either by slowing to a halt or proceeding with care if they can safely do so.