How should yellow traffic signals be treated by an EVD in motion?

• A. Proceed with caution; if already in the intersection, clear it safely; otherwise slow and stop if required by policy.
• B. Ignore yellow signals and maintain speed.
• C. Speed up to beat the red.
• D. Stop immediately.

Answer: (A)

Yellow signals warn that the green is ending and red is imminent. For an emergency vehicle in motion, the best approach is to slow down and proceed with extra caution as you near the intersection. If you’ve already entered the intersection on yellow, you should continue through to clear it safely rather than stopping mid-intersection. If you’re not yet in the intersection and it’s safe to stop per department policy, you should slow down and stop. Never speed up to beat the red, and don’t ignore the yellow. This balance keeps you proceeding quickly when needed, while avoiding unsafe actions that could cause crashes or block traffic.