yellow trap

Questions

What does yellow trap mean?

A condition in which a traffic signal or signals display a yellow light facing traffic in one direction and a green light facing traffic in the opposite direction at the same intersection. This is considered a poor design because it may give drivers facing the yellow light the false belief that it is safe to turn in front of opposing traffic that has the green light.

How to pronounce yellow trap

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4. Repeat and practice — Say “yellow trap” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.