Question: What does a blinking yellow traffic light mean?
Answer: This means that a motorist must exercise caution when passing
through an intersection.
2. Question: On the usual “stop and go mode,” what does the yellow
light mean?
Answer: The yellow light on a traffic light operating normally also means
caution. Slow down and be prepared to make a full stop.
3. Question: When is a flashing yellow traffic light usually used?
Answer: A yellow light flashing mode of a traffic light is used when traffic is
light, like when it's late at night.
4. Question: Should I stop when I encounter a flashing yellow traffic
light?
Answer: You aren’t required to stop, but at least slow down a bit so you can
check if the intersection is clear or not.
5. Question: Where can single flashing yellow traffic signal lights be
found?
Answer: These can be found on highway merging lanes, some three-way
intersections, and even on low-traffic intersections in the provinces.
The AMBER (or Yellow) indicates to clear the road when changing
from green to red.
Importance of Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are used to control the movement of
vehicles and passengers to ensure smooth and safe
traffic. Traffic lights have been around for years and are
used to efficiently guide traffic at intersections and
crossings.
Since traffic lights apply some rules and regulations on
the vehicle drivers and there is a major possibility to
meet an accident for those who do not follow these
instructions. Hence, Traffic lights help to reduce the rate
of accidents on the roads.
Traffic lights also save time by coordinating traffic routes
and flow without traffic jams.
It also helps to teach discipline to people in everyday life
because the people who violate road rules and road
safety signals have to pay fines to the authorities.
Before traffic lights, traffic police controlled the flow of
traffic. Hence, traffic lights cut down the number of hours
a traffic police had to spend on the road to instruct the
traffic
1. Steady and Flashing Red Light
It is a known fact that when the traffic light turns red, as a driver, you need
to make a full stop. This also means that you need to allow people to cross
the pedestrian. With the red light on, you can also make a red turn against it,
as long as there is no longer pedestrian and vehicle traffic. You can also do
so if you do not see any signs that say “ No Turn on Red”.
6. Green Light
The green light is also often the most abused traffic signal colors, especially
in the Philippines. Since it indicates “Go”, drivers often do not care about
people and bicycle crossing, causing accidents.
That being said, although green means go, you have to make sure that you
allow those who are still on the pedestrian to cross before you even proceed.
2. Red Arrow Light
Almost similar to the standard red light, a red light with an arrow sign means
that you are not allowed to proceed in the direction where the arrow is
pointing. That is until the red arrow light is gone or the green arrow sign
appears.
In contrast to the red stop light (circle), you are not allowed to turn against a
red arrow light. Additionally, when the red arrow starts to flash, you must
make a complete stop before you proceed.
3. Steady and Flashing Yellow Light
The yellow light is actually the most misunderstood traffic signal in the
Philippines. This light indicates that the red light, which means stop, is about
to appear. Hence, drivers should stop (when it’s safe) or when not in an
intersection.
If you just need to slow down, like you are in the middle of an intersection,
you must make sure that you carefully look at the oncoming traffic from the
intersection and safely drive your car before the red light appears.
4. Yellow Arrow
A yellow arrow simply means that the red arrow is about to appear. As such,
you need to stop if you are not in the intersection, If in case you are in an
intersection, proceed with caution.
5. Flashing Yellow Arrow
This indicates that you are allowed to proceed to the area where the arrow is
pointing. However, make sure that you do this with caution and you have
yielded the oncoming traffic.
7. Green Arrow
Again, green means “go”, so it has the same meaning as the standard green
light. However, for a green arrow, you are allowed to turn right or left,
depending on the direction of the arrow.
Solid green arrow - turning vehicles have the right-of-way and
can proceed.
Solid yellow arrow – warns drivers that turn signal is about to turn red
Solid red arrow – turning vehicles must stop
Flashing yellow arrow – turning traffic must yield to oncoming traffic and can only turn when there is a
safe gap in traffic.
