(10/133) When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
The Texas Driver Handbook states that a steady yellow traffic light means a driver should stop if they can do so safely. The yellow light is a warning that the signal is about to turn red, not a signal to speed up or assume right-of-way. The only exception is if the driver is already within the intersection when the light turns yellow; in that case, they should proceed cautiously and clear the intersection.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
The correct answer is 'Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.' This matches the Texas Driver Handbook rule: on a steady yellow light, you must stop if you can do so safely. If you are already in the intersection, you should continue through rather than stopping and blocking traffic.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Accelerate to avoid a red light.
Accelerating on a yellow light is dangerous and illegal in most situations. The yellow light is a warning to stop, not a signal to speed up. Trying to beat the red light can lead to collisions and is not permitted by the Texas Driver Handbook.
Option: Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
A steady yellow light does not give a driver the right-of-way to continue driving. The right-of-way is not automatically granted on yellow; drivers must stop if they can do so safely. Continuing without stopping when a stop is possible violates the handbook rule.
Option: Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.
While it is always good to be aware of surrounding traffic, this is not the required action for a steady yellow light. The correct response is to stop if safe, not to base your decision on what other cars are doing. The handbook specifically instructs drivers to stop on yellow unless already in the intersection.
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