What does a yellow traffic light indicate and how should you respond?

What does a yellow traffic light indicate and how should you respond?

• A. It indicates the signal is about to change; you must stop immediately.
• B. It means you should speed up to pass before red.
• C. The signal indicates the light is about to change; slow down and stop if you can safely do so before it turns red.
• D. It means you should ignore the light if there is no cross traffic.

Answer: (C)

A yellow light signals that the signal is about to change to red. The best response is to slow down and stop if you can do so safely before the light turns red. This gives you time to clear the intersection and reduces the risk of abrupt braking or running a red light. You shouldn’t speed up to beat the red, and you should never ignore the signal. If you’re so close that stopping safely isn’t possible, continue through with caution to avoid a dangerous maneuver.

A yellow light signals that the signal is about to change to red. The best response is to slow down and stop if you can do so safely before the light turns red. This gives you time to clear the intersection and reduces the risk of abrupt braking or running a red light. You shouldn’t speed up to beat the red, and you should never ignore the signal. If you’re so close that stopping safely isn’t possible, continue through with caution to avoid a dangerous maneuver.