Speed and following distanceQuestion 258 of 288

At an amber light, what do most drivers ahead of you do?

  1. Speed up to pass through.
  2. Change lanes.
  3. Stop.
  4. Sound their horn.
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Correct answer: Stop.

Most drivers stop at amber. Still, never assume what the driver ahead will do.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), To avoid hitting a car in front of you, page 114

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026