Practice question

If you have entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, what should you do?

  1. Continue driving straight
  2. Speed up and clear the intersection
  3. Stop immediately
  4. Turn left

Answer: D — Turn left

When you have entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, you should complete your left turn. In this situation, you are already in the intersection, and it is safer to complete your turn rather than stopping abruptly or attempting to clear the intersection. It is essential to proceed with caution and ensure that it is safe to turn left before doing so. It's important to remember that in this scenario, stopping suddenly may lead to a higher risk of causing a rear-end collision with vehicles behind you. Therefore, the correct option is to turn left.

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