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The traffic lights change to amber (yellow) as you approach an intersection. What must you do?

The answer

  • Stop, unless you are too close to the intersection to pull up safely Correct
  • Continue through - amber means the same as green
  • Brake hard immediately in every case
  • Speed up to get through before the light turns red

Why that's the answer

The amber light warns that the signal is about to turn red, and you must stop unless you are too close to the intersection to stop safely. There is no need for panic braking, but entering after the light turns red is an offence.

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