New Jersey Basic Auto Learner Permit Practice Test
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You are driving toward an intersection when the light changes from green to steady yellow. You are still far enough back to stop smoothly before the stop line. What should you do?
A approaches an intersection under a steady yellow signal after green. The car is still before the white stop line, with enough room to stop smoothly.
Correct answer: Stop before the stop line, because you can still stop safely.
Why
In New Jersey a steady yellow light after green means traffic must stop before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. The only exception is a driver who is so close when the yellow appears that a safe stop is not possible; that driver goes through with caution. Most crashes at traffic signals happen in the first few seconds after the light changes, so do not race the yellow. A green light that has been on for some time may soon change, so be ready to stop.
Verified against New Jersey Driver Manual · Stopping Regulations · p. 76, 77, 214
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