When the signal ahead is flashing yellow, you must always come to a complete stop.

Explanation

Wrong. A flashing yellow signal means you may proceed while paying attention to other traffic; a full stop is not required.

Guides that explain this

• Overtaking and Lane Rules in Japan: Where It Is Banned, and How
• The Trickiest Karimen Questions (and How to Not Fall for Them)

Related terms

• Coming to a stop (ichiji teishi)

Related questions

• At a flashing yellow light, a vehicle must…
• At an uncontrolled intersection, if the crossing…
• When entering a roundabout, you must slow down…
• When you intend to turn right at a roundabout…
• If traffic ahead is congested and you might end…
• Large vehicles have a small inner wheel…