Revision question · Carrying passengers

Well ahead of you are traffic lights on green. What should you do in case the lights change to red?

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Accelerate to make sure you can cross before they change

Slow down to avoid the need to stop suddenly

Accelerate, but warn your passengers you may have to stop

Carry on at a constant speed, but be ready to sound your horn

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Slow down to avoid the need to stop suddenlyThis was the right answer

If you're approaching a set of traffic lights and you can see they've been on green for a while, be prepared for them to change. Ease off the accelerator and be ready to come to a gradual stop if you need to. Don't try to beat the red light; it may change as you come closer, causing you to brake late and harshly. Think of your passengers.

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Plan the stop before a passenger is thrown off balanceReviewed guidance summary · The selected answers concern anticipation and passenger safety, not substituting the parking brake or pumping the pedal for controlled service braking.

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