What should you do when you see a steady yellow traffic light?

When you see a steady yellow traffic light, it serves as a warning that the light is about to change to red. The correct action is to come to a complete stop if it is safe to do so. This means you should be prepared to stop rather than rushing through the intersection, as doing so could result in accidents or traffic violations. The yellow light is intended to give drivers time to react and either stop safely or prepare to proceed with caution if stopping isn't feasible.

Maintaining your speed or attempting to speed up to pass the light could lead to dangerous situations, especially if the light changes while you're in the intersection. Additionally, turning left immediately may not be safe unless you have a clear view of oncoming traffic and are certain you can do so without violating traffic laws or endangering yourself or others. Therefore, the safest response when encountering a steady yellow light is to stop completely, if it is safe, to avoid running the red light that follows.