Which statement is true about the yellow signal's purpose?

Which statement is true about the yellow signal's purpose?

• A. It is to clear the intersection
• B. It is to indicate speed up
• C. It is to indicate stop
• D. It is to indicate go

Answer: (A)

Yellow signals warn that the light is about to change to red, so you should slow down and be ready to stop. If you’re already in or too close to the intersection to stop safely when the light turns red, you should continue through to clear the intersection. This captures the yellow’s intent: it’s about safely finishing crossing rather than speeding up or continuing on when red is imminent. It’s not a cue to speed up, nor a green-light instruction to go, and stopping isn’t guaranteed in every Yellow situation, but you should be prepared to stop and, if needed for safety, clear the intersection.

Yellow signals warn that the light is about to change to red, so you should slow down and be ready to stop. If you’re already in or too close to the intersection to stop safely when the light turns red, you should continue through to clear the intersection. This captures the yellow’s intent: it’s about safely finishing crossing rather than speeding up or continuing on when red is imminent. It’s not a cue to speed up, nor a green-light instruction to go, and stopping isn’t guaranteed in every Yellow situation, but you should be prepared to stop and, if needed for safety, clear the intersection.