Traffic Lights are placed at intersections and junctions where there are likely to be traffic issues. We see the light when we move on the road but some of us have a wrong understanding of it.
So in a very brief write-up, I will point out the wrong understanding most of us adopt as the right thing.
Traffic Light Colours
In general, the traffic light has 3 colors:
- Red
- Amber and
- Green
What we already know
- We understand red to mean – STOP
- Amber/Yellow means – Get ready to STOP/GO
- Green to mean – GO
Though the above is the general understanding, that is not 100% right.
Correct Meaning of Traffic Light Colours
RED – STOP
AMBER/YELLOW – Get ready to STOP/GO
GREEN – GO IF THE ROAD IS CLEAR
For the traffic light to show green doesn’t guarantee that the road is clear and safe for you to proceed.
Hence, before you proceed you must check if the road is clear for you; you have to proceed with caution.
Be a defensive driver!!!
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