Revision question · Road and traffic signs

At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

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Prepare to go

Go if the way is clear

Go if no pedestrians are crossing

Stop at the stop line

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Stop at the stop lineThis was the right answer

When the amber light is showing on its own, the red light will follow next. The amber light means stop, unless you've already crossed the stop line or you're so close to it that stopping may cause a collision.

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AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accidentRoad sign · Amber alone means stop unless it appears after crossing the line or stopping would risk a collision.

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