What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

A flashing yellow light is a signal that requires drivers to proceed with caution. This lights up as a warning that there may be a potential hazard ahead but does not require a complete stop like a red light would. It alerts drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to navigate carefully through the intersection or area.

In this context, speeding up to pass through quickly is not advisable, as it goes against the cautionary nature of the signal. Similarly, options that suggest stopping or turning immediately do not align with the function of a flashing yellow light, which is intended to prompt careful observation and consideration rather than immediate action.