Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesMedium
A driver is approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has just turned yellow. The driver is too close to stop safely without entering the intersection or causing a rear-end collision. What is the appropriate action?
- AProceed through the intersection with caution.
- BAccelerate quickly to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
- CBrake hard immediately to avoid entering the intersection.
- DAttempt to swerve into another lane to avoid the intersection.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Proceed through the intersection with caution.
Texas law states that a steady yellow light warns that the light is about to turn red. If you are too close to the intersection to stop safely when the light turns yellow, you should proceed cautiously through the intersection. Braking hard or attempting to swerve can lead to dangerous situations and collisions.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Accelerating aggressively is unsafe and can lead to speeding through a red light.
- C. Hard braking can cause a rear-end collision or loss of control, which is unsafe.
- D. Swerving can lead to side-impact collisions or other dangerous maneuvers.
Yellow Light Rules
A steady yellow light indicates the traffic signal is changing to red, requiring drivers to prepare to stop unless they are too close to do so safely.
- It's a warning, not a 'go faster' signal.
- Safety is paramount; avoid sudden stops.
- Laws dictate proceeding if stopping safely is impossible.
Memory trick: Yellow means yield to safety, not speed or slam.