yellow light
Plural
yellow lights
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a traffic signal indicating that vehicles should prepare to stop as the light is about to turn red
A yellow light in traffic is a signal that warns drivers to slow down and prepare to stop, as the light will soon turn red. It is part of a traffic light system that controls movement and helps prevent accidents. The yellow light appears after the green light and before the red light, giving drivers a brief moment to react. In some cases, vehicles may still move through the intersection if they are too close to stop safely. Traffic lights help organize the flow of movement and improve safety on roads.
- He slowed down when the traffic signal turned yellow.
- She sped up to pass through the yellow light before it turned red.
- The yellow light means drivers should proceed with caution.
- They debated whether to stop or go at the yellow light.
- The yellow light caught him off guard, and he had to brake suddenly.