How should you respond to a yellow traffic signal?

When you encounter a yellow traffic signal, the correct response is to prepare to stop if it is safe to do so. A yellow light indicates that the traffic signal is about to change to red, signaling drivers to clear the intersection safely. The intention behind this signal is to provide a warning to drivers that they should reduce speed and prepare to stop, rather than to encourage them to accelerate through the intersection.

Stopping safely helps to ensure that you do not run a red light, which can lead to accidents and violations. If you find that stopping would be unsafe due to proximity to the intersection or traffic conditions, it may be necessary to proceed through the intersection cautiously, but the primary directive remains to prepare to stop.