Yellow light
The light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, go through with caution.
3 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this steady yellow light mean?
- Stop at once, even if you are too close to stop safely
- Speed up to get through before it turns red
- The light is about to turn red: stop if you can do so safely, otherwise go with caution (Correct answer)
- The light is about to turn green
Explanation: A yellow light warns that red is coming. Stop if you can do it safely; if you are too close to stop safely, go through with caution.
You are already in the intersection when the light turns to this. What should you do?
- Stop where you are
- Back up behind the stop line
- Continue through with caution (Correct answer)
- Speed up as much as possible
Explanation: Yellow means red is coming. If you are already in the intersection, or too close to stop safely, go through with caution; stopping or backing up there would create a hazard.
The light ahead turns yellow. You are far enough back to stop safely. What should you NOT do?
- Check your mirror for traffic behind
- Brake smoothly
- Stop at the stop line
- Speed up to get through before it turns red (Correct answer)
Explanation: A yellow light means stop if you can do so safely. Speeding up to beat the red light is dangerous and can end with you running the red.
