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You should slow down, and get ready to stop.

Not correct! I spent 35 years in the traffic signal trade. You should decide if you can stop safely and do so OR proceed at your current speed. If you slow and then decide you increase the likely hood that you will run the red.

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Q: When approaching a steady yellow light what should you do?
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