caution flag
Slowdown race alert
A caution flag is a yellow flag waved in auto racing to signal drivers to slow down due to a hazard on the track—an accident, debris, or dangerous conditions.
During a caution period, passing is typically prohibited and the field bunches up behind a pace car.
Figuratively, a caution flag warns of potential problems: Rising debt levels are a caution flag for investors.
- yellowHue between green and orange
- warningAlert about danger
- racingSpeed competition sport
- NASCARStock car sanctioning body
- slowdownReduction in pace
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- beach flags
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- IndyCar RacingIndianapolis 500, Indy 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, oval track, pace car
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caution flaggreen flag
Signal meaning proceed
green light · all clear · start signal · restart · checkered flag
caution flaggreen light
Authorization to proceed
go-ahead · full speed ahead · all clear · clearance · thumbs up
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