A yellow light tells drivers to:
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Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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Go. The light will soon be green.
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Stop if they can safely do so. The light will soon be red.
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Increase their speed. The light will soon be red.
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Explanation
If a traffic signal is showing a yellow light, you must come to a stop if safe because it means the light is about to turn red. If the light goes from green to yellow when you have already entered the intersection, you must proceed without stopping.
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