Practice question

What should you do when approaching a light that has just turned yellow?

  1. Speed up
  2. Stop
  3. Change lanes safely
  4. Accelerate

Answer: B — Stop

A Speeding up can be dangerous as the light is about to turn red. It could result in a traffic violation or even a collision if other cars have already started to stop. C: Changing lanes may not be necessary as the light may turn green before you approach it. Additionally, changing lanes can also be dangerous if other cars are also changing lanes. D: Accelerating can put you at risk of running a red light and causing an accident. It is safer to start slowing down and coming to a stop.

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