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A steady circular yellow traffic light is displayed at an upcoming intersection. What does this signal warn drivers to do?

  1. Prepare to stop safely before entering the intersection, as the light is about to turn red.Answer
  2. B
    Treat the intersection as an all-way stop before proceeding with caution.
  3. C
    Accelerate immediately to pass through the intersection before the light changes.
  4. D
    Assume oncoming traffic must yield, allowing an immediate left turn across lanes.

Answer

Prepare to stop safely before entering the intersection, as the light is about to turn red.
A steady circular yellow light serves as a warning that the green signal phase is ending and a red light will appear shortly. Drivers must stop prior to entering the intersection if they can safely bring their vehicle to a halt.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic signal state
The light is a steady circular yellow signal.
Recognizing the signal phase determines the required driving reaction.
2
Determine the standard legal requirement
A steady yellow light warns that the right-of-way is ending and the signal will turn red.
Traffic laws dictate stopping if it can be done safely, rather than accelerating into the intersection.

Key Concept

Steady Yellow Traffic Signal Meaning
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Traffic Light Signals

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