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That part's not really up to the driver, though. It's the responsibility of the traffic engineers to make sure the yellow light is long enough to accommodate r
by jlarocco 10y ago
That part's not really up to the driver, though.
It's the responsibility of the traffic engineers to make sure the yellow light is long enough to accommodate reasonable braking time and distance for all of the traffic that can be on the road, travelling at the posted speed limit. They can lower the speed limit, increase the yellow light duration, or put up a sign limiting the max vehicle weight.
It's not reasonable to expect every driver to know detailed information like yellow light times for every intersection and section of road.
- goshx 10y agoIn this particular road and crossing there is a sign with flashing lights indicating "PREPARE TO STOP WHEN FLASHING". It was flashing while the crossing light was still green to indicate that it would turn yellow pretty soon, but the driver still didn't slow down.
- Naritai 10y agoUnfortunately there is also a profit motive in yellow light times [1]. This can cloud the decision-making significantly. [1]http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/redlight/ct-yellow-light-timing-met-20141223-story.html http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/redlight/ct-yell...