What action should a driver take when approaching a traffic light that is yellow?

When a driver approaches a traffic light that is yellow, the appropriate action is to stop if it is safe to do so. A yellow light indicates that the light is about to change to red, signaling drivers to prepare to stop. This allows for an orderly flow of traffic and ensures safety, as running a red light can lead to serious accidents.

Stopping is the safest response, provided that doing so can be accomplished without creating a hazard to yourself or other road users. If stopping would put the driver in danger (for example, if they are too close to the intersection to stop safely), they should proceed with caution, but the intention should always be to stop when possible.

The other available options do not prioritize safety effectively. Speeding up to clear the intersection could result in running the red light, leading to accidents. Proceeding through without slowing disregards the warning that the light is about to change, which is inherently dangerous. Yielding to pedestrians is important in a more general context, but in the specific scenario of a yellow light, stopping if safe takes precedence to avoid entering potentially dangerous traffic situations.