Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesEasy
A driver is approaching an intersection where the traffic light has just turned yellow. The driver is still 100 feet away from the intersection and can safely stop before entering it. What action should the driver take?
- AMaintain current speed and proceed through the intersection.
- BAccelerate quickly to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
- CSwerve into the adjacent lane to bypass the intersection.
- DApply the brakes firmly and come to a safe stop before the intersection.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Apply the brakes firmly and come to a safe stop before the intersection.
When a traffic light turns yellow, drivers should stop if they can do so safely before entering the intersection. Accelerating or maintaining speed is dangerous and illegal if a safe stop is possible.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Maintaining speed through a yellow light when a safe stop is possible is illegal and dangerous.
- B. Accelerating through a yellow light when a safe stop is possible is illegal and dangerous.
- C. Swerve maneuvers are generally unsafe and could lead to a collision.
Yellow Light Rules
A steady yellow traffic light indicates that the traffic signal is changing from green to red. Drivers should stop if they can do so safely. If already in the intersection or too close to stop safely, proceed with caution.
- Prepare to stop.
- Stop safely if possible.
- Clear intersection if already in it.
Memory trick: Yellow means slow down, prepare to halt, unless you're truly past the point of no return.