» If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:

If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:

Stop your vehicle in the intersection, then back up carefully.
Accelerate to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
Stop your vehicle before entering the intersection.
Enter the intersection with caution and continue across.
Explanation

A yellow traffic signal light means “CAUTION.” It warns drivers that the red light is about to appear. When you see the yellow light, you should stop if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, you should proceed through the intersection cautiously.

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