Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 152 of 318

The light turns yellow. You are still far from it, and you can stop safely. What must you do?

  1. Speed up to cross before the light turns red
  2. Keep your speed and watch for the red light
  3. Stop only if other vehicles are behind you
  4. Stop before the stop line or the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Stop before the stop line or the crosswalk

A yellow light means the light will soon turn red. Stop, unless you are already in the intersection or too close to stop safely.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Traffic lights, page 104

Practice traffic lights and pavement markings

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026