When approaching a traffic light junction with the amber light flashing, you should
Treat a flashing amber light with caution and proceed only when safe.
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Treat a flashing amber light with caution and proceed only when safe.
Cancel an indicator after completing a turn.
Check mirrors and blind spots after signalling before turning.
Use the right indicator for any intended move to the right.
Check both directions before moving off on green.
Treat a flashing amber signal as a junction with lights out of order.
Stop for amber unless you are too close to stop safely.
Keep back when a long vehicle swings right before turning left.
Once past the stop line when amber appears, continue through safely.
Obey a Police officer’s hand signals at a junction.
A normal green traffic light changes to amber before red.
Wait for a safe gap when changing lanes in heavy traffic.
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