Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsEasy
A driver is approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. What action should the driver take?
- AProceed through the intersection without slowing down.
- BSpeed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
- CPrepare to stop, as the light is about to turn red.
- DTurn right immediately, as it is permitted on a yellow light.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Prepare to stop, as the light is about to turn red.
A steady yellow light indicates that the traffic light is about to change to red. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop, unless they are already in the intersection or too close to stop safely.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Proceeding without slowing down is unsafe and can lead to a red-light violation or collision.
- B. Speeding up is dangerous and illegal; it increases the risk of a collision.
- D. Turning on a yellow light is only permitted if the turn can be completed safely before the light changes and oncoming traffic has cleared, but the primary action is to prepare to stop.
Steady Yellow Light
A steady yellow traffic light indicates that the signal is about to change to red. Drivers should prepare to stop.
- Means 'caution' or 'prepare to stop'.
- If you are too close to the intersection to stop safely, you may proceed.
- Do not speed up to 'beat' the red light.
Memory trick: Red means stop, Green means go, Yellow says 'whoa, slow down low!'