Yellow
(Excluding the Safety Car, that is a separate subject)
The Stationary Yellow
As of 1 January 2014 the “stationary” yellow has been withdrawn from UK motorsport. It has been replaced with a single waved yellow flag.* (Appendix 40) |
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Which should mean:
- Something Is Wrong
- You or Others Are in Danger
- Be Aware of Trackside Situation/Activity
- Look For a Waved Yellow in the Next Sector
The Waved Yellow (UK)
| Q 15.1(e) Yellow flag – Waved: Danger, slow down sufficiently to ensure that full control of the vehicle can be retained. No overtaking. |
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Which should mean:
- Something Is Wrong
- You or Others Are in Danger
- Be Aware of Trackside Situation/Activity
- Look For a Waved Yellow in the Next Sector
The Waved Yellow (Ireland)
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(Appendix 40) 15.6. Yellow flag – Waved. Great danger, slow down considerably, no overtaking, be prepared suddenly to change from the projected racing line or take other evasive action, be prepared to stop, if necessary. |
Which Should Mean:
- Something Is Very Wrong
- You or Others Are in Great Danger
- Be Aware of Trackside Situation/Activity/Snatch
- Look For Stationary Cars or Personnel on the Track
The Double Waved Yellow (UK)
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15.1 (f) Yellow flag – Double Waved: Great danger. Slow down considerably. Be prepared to suddenly change from the projected racing line, or take other evasive action including stopping if necessary. No overtaking. (This signal may be supplemented or replaced by flashing yellow light(s), as an added warning). |
Which Should Mean:
- Something Is Very Wrong
- You or Others Are in Great Danger
- Be Aware of Trackside Situation/Activity/Snatch
- Look For Stationary Cars or Personnel on the Track
What Should We Do Or Not Do?
- Asses The Situation, let the Dust Settle?
- React Accordingly-Sensibly-Stay Calm Communicate Effectively With the Drivers Speak With the Flag
- Work As a Team, Look Out For Subsequent Events Such as a Snatch, Rescue Unit, Doctor Etc.
At The Scene of an Incident (UK)
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««–Waved–»» |
««–Waved–»» |
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At The Scene of an Incident (Ireland)
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««–Stationary–»» |
««–Waved–»» |
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“You Cannot Wave A Waved Yellow”
(Quote from Rob Adaway c. 1981)
If you are already giving the “strongest” message available to the drivers, and something else happens What can you do then?
The Blue Book helps us in the situation where we might want to avoid overdoing the severity of the message:
Q15.1.1.
At an incident where the track is obstructed, or marshals are working at the trackside, the following signals will be used:
(a) A WAVED Yellow at the post before a DOUBLE WAVED Yellow. (The waved yellow flag may also be supplemented or replaced by flashing yellow warning lights).
(b) A double waved Yellow flag at the post immediately preceding the incident. (The waved yellow flags may also be supplemented or replaced by flashing yellow warning lights).
(c) A waved Green flag at the post immediately after the incident.
(d) If the incident is well off the track and marshals are not working at the trackside, the incident may be indicated by a single waved yellow flag, followed by a waved green flag, or by a Hazard Area board.
Please be aware that YOUR signal is the one with “authority”, so don’t worry about pulling in your flag before the lights go out as your decision is the one that counts.