caution signal

Yellow light ahead

A caution signal warns of potential danger or the need to slow down.

On railways and roads, it typically appears as a yellow light between red (stop) and green (proceed): The caution signal gave drivers time to brake before the intersection.

The term extends to any warning indicator that something requires attention without demanding immediate halt.

Related

amber · flashing · flashing lights · hazard lights · slow · slow down · hazard · proceed · ahead · traffic cone · blinker · warning flag · red flag · flag · beacon · light · sign · road sign

Categories
Opposites
safety status indication

caution signalall-clear

Signal danger has passed

green light · clear signal · safe signal · clearance · thumbs up

urgency level

caution signalstop signal

Command to cease motion

danger signal · red alert · emergency signal · alarm · warning signal

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G