South Australia · Learner's Theory Test · Road rules

What does a yellow traffic light mean?

The answer

Stop, unless it's unsafe to stop in time Correct
Continue as normal
Give way to the left
Speed up before red

Why that's the answer

Yellow means stop if you can do so safely — it is not an invitation to beat the red.

Where this rule comes from

Department for Infrastructure and Transport – The Driver's Handbook Official source

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