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Stop, unless when it comes on you are already too close to stop safely.
Stop as for red. The exception applies if, when steady amber comes on, you are already so close to the stopping point that you cannot stop before the signal safely enough. It does not authorise accelerating to reach the junction or always continuing. Anticipate signal changes and avoid abrupt braking.
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Stop, unless when it comes on you are already too close to stop safely.
Accelerate to pass before red appears.
Always continue because it does not fully forbid passage.
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Si conduces una motocicleta y un semáforo muestra luz amarilla fija, debes:
- Detenerte, salvo que al encenderse ya estés demasiado cerca para parar con seguridad.(Correct answer)
- Acelerar para pasar antes de que aparezca la roja.
- Continuar siempre porque no prohíbe el paso del todo.
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