wouldn't it be nice if there were a standard for how long yellow lights were going to be so we would be better able to determine how much time we actually had?
cheers! e David Brodbeck wrote: > > ernest breakfield wrote: > > yellows are generally long enough that you should have time to clear > > an > > unobstructed intersection if you're moving at the proper speed when they > > turn without having to "screech" to a stop. if you're moving slower, it > > shouldn't be a problem, and if you're moving *faster*, it's even easier. > > ;-) > > > > In theory, sure. But it's hard to predict how long you'll have, so you > can never be completely sure you'll get clear. I've had a few turn red > while I was under them where I would have had to stop pretty abruptly to > avoid going through the intersection.
