New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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You are driving toward an intersection at 35 mph. Your light changes from green to steady yellow, and you still have enough room to stop smoothly before the stop line. What should you do?

Correct answer: Stop at the stop line, because red comes next and you can stop safely.
Why
If the yellow light comes on when you are already in the intersection, do not stop there; continue through and clear it. New Mexico law describes the steady yellow light as a warning that the red light will be shown right after it, and you may not enter the intersection on red except for a permitted turn. Looking ahead at the light and easing off the accelerator early makes a smooth stop easier. A yellow arrow means that the protected turn is ending, so be ready to stop or to yield to oncoming traffic.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Steady yellow signal · p. 7
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