It is imperative, before any track event, that you take time to memorize your track safety flags. During our mandatory morning safety class, these flags will be reviewed. If you are new to GCDE Driving Experience events, please take time to learn the flags below and their meaning.
A session is underway. The starter will watch for traffic and will indicate when you may proceed onto the track. This flag shall normally be in possession of the starter only.
STANDING YELLOW (OR YELLOW STANDING LIGHT) – Take care, danger, slow down, NO PASSING!
WAVING YELLOW (OR BLINKING YELLOW LIGHT) – Increased danger, slow down considerably – NO PASSING!
Another car is following you closely or trying to overtake you. Check your mirror.
Take care. Slippery fluids have been spilled, or debris is present on the track surface. NO PASSING!
Caution – you are approaching a slow-moving car (e.g. with mechanical trouble, ambulance or other emergency vehicles) on the track surface.
BLACK FLAG WARNING – Proceed to pits immediately, but safely! A track marshall or an instructor needs to talk to you.
You have finished the session. Continue cautiously to the pits. NO PASSING!
Displayed at each station and on the starter's stand – EXTREME DANGER- THE SESSION HAS BEEN STOPPED. Come to an immediate, controlled stop at the edge of the track surface. Remain in the car with a helmet and belts fastened unless your car is on fire. You will soon receive further instructions.
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