If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:
|
Enter the intersection with caution and continue across.
|
|
|
Stop your vehicle before entering the intersection.
|
|
|
Accelerate to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
|
|
|
Stop your vehicle in the intersection, then back up carefully.
|
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.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 28.7% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Traffic Signals and Light Meanings
If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you should treat it the same as:A steady green light at an intersection means:What does a red arrow on a traffic light mean?If traffic signals are out of order, drivers must:__________________ give you right-of-way to make a left turn.
What does a yellow arrow signal mean?
Vehicles may travel in lanes beneath the green arrow signal, but drivers must:Traffic lights are normally ____________ from top to bottom or left to right.A steady yellow signal light means:When you come to a flashing yellow light, you must:
What does a yellow arrow signal mean? Vehicles may travel in lanes beneath the green arrow signal, but drivers must:Traffic lights are normally ____________ from top to bottom or left to right.A steady yellow signal light means:When you come to a flashing yellow light, you must:This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: