Indicates there is just one lap remaining in the race. If a caution period occurs on the final lap while the white flag is displayed, the field is frozen and the event ends immediately.
What is NASCAR caution?
The yellow flag, or caution flag, indicates a hazard on the track — most often an accident, but sometimes also for debris, light rain, emergency vehicles entering (usually on short tracks with no tunnel) or a scheduled competition caution (usually used for races that have been postponed due to inclement weather).
How do caution flags work NASCAR?
Brings the race to a slowed pace and indicates a caution period on-track due to a crash or debris that would impede the race from continuing under full-speed conditions. When the flag waves, the pace car enters the track and controls the field behind it.
What do different racing flags mean?
A green flag means start or go. A blue flag means allow a faster car to pass. Black flags mean drivers should return to their pit. Red flags mean stop the race. A white flag signals there is one lap left in the race.
What does a yellow flag indicate?
A yellow flag, like a yellow traffic light, is there to alert anyone in the area to be cautious. If you don't swim well, you may want to skip swimming or entering the water while the caution flag is flown.
What does it mean when a ship is flying a yellow flag?
a yellow flag, designating the letter Q in the International Code of Signals: flown by itself to signify that a ship has no disease on board and requests a pratique, or flown with another flag to signify that there is disease on board ship. Also called yellow flag.
Can you put during a yellow flag?
Yellow flags and the SC board (a large white board with "SC" in large black lettering) indicate that the Safety car has been deployed. Drivers must slow down, not overtake and be prepared to leave the normal racing line or even stop as a threat obstructs all or part of the track.
What are the different race flags?
- Green Flag. This one's easy race! Green indicates the start of the race.
- Yellow Flag. Caution!
- Red Flag. Stop!
- Blue Flag. Pick up the pace, pal!
- Black Flag. Shape up!
- White Flag. One lap to go!
- Checkered Flag. Winner!
What do the flags mean in motor racing?
A green flag means start or go. A blue flag means allow a faster car to pass. Yellow flags mean caution! The car should slow down. Black flags mean drivers should return to their pit.
What does the blue and yellow racing flag mean?
Blue flag with diagonal yellow stripe: This flag alerts a driver that a faster, lead-lap car is about to pass him and he must yield to that car. White flag: This flag means that the race leader has one lap to go in the race.
What are the little yellow flags in my yard?
Yellow flags Just like yellow caution tape, you want to stand back from yellow flags. These mark gaseous materials, petroleum, steam and other stuff that's nasty when it gets loose, possibly causing soil contamination or explosions.
What does a yellow flag on a house mean?
Here's a key to the flags' colors: RED Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables. YELLOW Gas, Oil, Steam Petroleum or Gaseous Materials. ORANGE Communication, Cable TV, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit. BLUE Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines.