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Stop to let the pedestrian pass and then continue driving.
Stop to let the pedestrian pass and continue only when safe. Flashing amber requires particular caution and giving way where appropriate; it is not equivalent to red and does not require waiting for a green phase. It also does not cancel other signs such as STOP or Give Way. Do not resume while you could endanger the pedestrian.
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Stop and wait for the traffic light to change to green.
Stop to let the pedestrian pass and then continue driving.
Stop as if it were a red traffic light.
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Se aproxima a un paso para peatones señalizado, con un peatón cruzando su trayectoria y un semáforo amarillo intermitente. Sin otra indicación de mayor prioridad, ¿qué debe hacer?
- Detenerme y esperar a que el semáforo cambie a verde.
- Detenerme para dejar pasar al peatón y luego reanudar la marcha.(Correct answer)
- Detenerme como si de un semáforo rojo se tratara.
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