Yellow / amber light
Official source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook
What this sign means
A yellow or amber light warns that the signal is changing to red.
What to do
Stop if you can do so safely. If you are too close to stop safely, continue through with caution.
G1 study tip
For the G1 test, focus on what the sign, light, signal, or road marking tells you to do next. On the G1 test, expect the correct answer to explain what direction, signal, or road position the driver should follow.
Sign images are sourced from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook under the Open Government Licence, Ontario, or from Wikimedia Commons public domain files with Ontario sign-code source matching. The fire route example uses an official Ontario municipal source.
How to Recognize and Use This Sign
Use these study notes to connect the sign image with the action expected on Ontario roads and on the G1 test.
Where you will see it
You usually see it on guide signs, route signs, signals, lane markings, freeway signs, crossings, or facilities where drivers need direction. For Yellow / amber light, look at the sign shape, symbol, text, and any posted times or lane arrows before deciding what to do.
Common mistake
A common mistake is speeding up automatically instead of judging whether a safe stop is possible.
Example on the road
If you are preparing for an exit, crossing, or lane choice, use this information early so your next move is predictable. Use the Yellow / amber light sign as the main clue for what the examiner expects you to recognize.
Memory cue
Information signs and markings guide your next decision. First ask where they direct you. For Yellow / amber light, connect the visual symbol to the driver action before reading the answer choices.
Yellow / amber light FAQs
What does the Yellow / amber light sign mean in Ontario?
Yellow / amber light is an official Ontario road sign. The key idea is: Yellow / amber light is an official Ontario information, lights and markings. Information signs, traffic lights, pedestrian signals, and pavement markings guide drivers through routes, lanes, timing, and road position.
What should I remember about Yellow / amber light for the G1 test?
For the G1 test, focus on what the sign, light, signal, or road marking tells you to do next. Also remember the practical driver response: Use the sign, signal, or marking to choose the correct lane, route, stopping point, or crossing movement.
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