Motorcycle · Signals and markings
Your green light turns yellow just before you reach the intersection. What is the right move?
Correct answer: Stop, as long as it is safe to do so.
Answer options
- AKeep going, since only a red light requires a stop
- BKeep going, but give way to oncoming vehicles
- CStop, as long as it is safe to do so Correct
Why
Yellow means the signal will soon change to red. When you are able to stop safely ahead of the intersection, you should; proceed through only if stopping abruptly would be dangerous.
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Topic: Signals and markings License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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