Question:

If I am approaching an intersection with lights and the light turns yellow, what should I do?

Answer:

When you are approaching an intersection and the light turns yellow, you should always stop if it is safe to do so.  That means making a normal, smooth stop with your vehicle behind the stop line.  If you are at the “point of no return”, it is safer to proceed through the intersection than to stop.  The key is understanding the “point of no return”.

First, when approaching an intersection with lights, unless you saw the light turn green, you need to assume it could turn yellow at any time.  Next you need to ask yourself “if that light turns yellow, can I make a safe stop?&rdquo...