You are following car A in lane 2 toward an intersection on a green light when it changes to yellow, and A is about to stop at the stop line. Lane 1 is empty. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is following car A in lane 2, intending to go straight
- The light has changed from green to yellow
- Car A ahead is about to stop at the stop line
- Lane 1 is empty
On a yellow light, a vehicle that has not yet entered the intersection must stop just before the stop line or the intersection (Annex 2 of the Enforcement Rule). Also consider the distance needed so you will not hit the car ahead if it stops suddenly (Article 19(1) of the Road Traffic Act) and the danger of a hurried lane change to beat the signal (Article 19(3)).
Answer: ①, ④
Explanation
On a yellow light a vehicle that has not yet entered the intersection must stop before the stop line or the intersection (Enforcement Rule, Annex 2), so your car must not enter either and should wait for the next signal. You must keep enough distance to avoid hitting the car ahead even if it stops suddenly (Road Traffic Act Article 19(1)), so slow down early and stop behind A. Darting into the empty lane 1 to beat the yellow is a signal violation and endangers vehicles coming in lane 1 (Article 19(3)), and tailgating the car ahead to go through with it is also wrong.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 시행규칙 별표2 황색의 등화, 도로교통법 제19조 제1항·제3항