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

When you see a yellow traffic light, the appropriate action is to prepare to stop. A yellow light serves as a warning that the light is about to change to red. It indicates that you should slow down and stop safely if you can do so without causing an accident. This allows for vehicles that may be waiting at the intersection to proceed safely once the light turns green, as well as ensuring that you do not enter the intersection when the light is red.

It’s important to recognize that the yellow signal is not an indication to speed up or continue driving at the same speed, as that could lead to running a red light, which poses a risk to yourself and other drivers. Turning left immediately could also lead to unsafe situations, especially if cross traffic is moving or if the light changes to red while you are in the intersection. Preparing to stop is the safest and most responsible reaction to a yellow traffic light.