What does a white flag signify on track?

• A. White flag signifies a slow vehicle on track or last lap
• B. White flag signals end of session
• C. White flag signals a penalty
• D. White flag signals weather alert

Answer: (A)

In racing, flags communicate what’s happening on the course in a quick, universal way. The white flag is a warning signal: it tells you there might be a slow vehicle on the track ahead or that you’re on the last lap (one lap remaining) in that event. It’s not used to end the session, signal a penalty, or indicate weather conditions—that’s handled by other signals or procedures. So the white flag is best understood as alerting you to a slow car ahead or the final lap, which is why that option is correct. If you see it, stay alert for slower traffic or the approach of the race’s final lap and adjust your pace accordingly.