You approach a junction as the lights change to amber and a driver behind is close. How should you decide?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Stop if you can do so safely, even if the driver behind is close
- Step 1: Amber means stop unless you are so close that stopping could cause a collision. Step 2. The following driver should have left a safe gap, so you stop if you can do it safely. Answer: Stop if you can do so safely, even if the driver behind is close. Why not the others: Going through to protect them, braking hard to teach a lesson or speeding up are all wrong.
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