Saskatchewan Driver Education GDL Class 7 Learner Practice Test

What should you do if you approach a yellow traffic light?

1. Speed up to make it through the intersection

2. Prepare to stop if it is safe to do so

3. Ignore it and continue driving

4. Stop regardless of distance from the intersection

The correct answer is: Prepare to stop if it is safe to do so

When you approach a yellow traffic light, preparing to stop if it is safe to do so is the appropriate response because a yellow light indicates that the traffic signal is about to change to red. The purpose of the yellow light is to give drivers a warning to clear the intersection safely. If you can stop safely before entering the intersection without causing a potential hazard to yourself or other road users, you should do so. This decision is important for ensuring that you do not run a red light, which can lead to dangerous situations and potential accidents. Evaluating the traffic conditions, the vehicle's speed, and the distance to the intersection are key factors in determining whether to stop or proceed. Speeding up to make it through the intersection could lead to unsafe situations, particularly if the light turns red before you enter. Ignoring the light or deciding to stop without assessing the situation can also lead to confusion or accidents on the road, particularly if you're in the middle of the intersection when the light changes. Hence, the correct action is to prepare to stop if conditions allow for it.