A yellow flag is shown after you enter the last corner; what should you do and how should your pace be affected until the hazard is cleared?

• A. Proceed with caution, reduce speed to a controlled pace, and avoid overtaking until the hazard is cleared and you see a green flag
• B. Stop on track and wait for officials
• C. Accelerate to pass the hazard quickly
• D. Maintain full racing speed and rely on instinct

Answer: (A)

Yellow flags signal a hazard on the track. You should slow to a controlled, cautious pace, and you must not overtake any car until the hazard is cleared and you see a green flag. This pacing gives you time to assess the situation, react to any obstruction or marshals, and avoid collisions. In the last corner, that means braking gently to a safe speed, smoothing your inputs, and staying behind the car ahead until the track is clear. Accelerating through the hazard or stopping on track or maintaining full speed would be unsafe and could lead to penalties or an incident.