First time driving

[siurpeeman]

ah the joys of yellow lights. They are a very special thing and some time it is a much much better idea to go though them than to stop. You have to be aware of who is behind you and if they are 2 close run though the light.

Biggest thing on yellow lights and intersections is you have to choose a point of no return. 2-3 strips back from the intersections and after you cross that point you are going to though the intersection no matte if the light changes or not. Lesson I learn the hard way in drivers Ed. I was nicely rear ended at a yellow light when I should of just gone though it. Mind you the guy who hit me was tail gating a car that had STUDENT DRIVER on it. I was parodied of yellow lights for months afterwards. For yellow lights you should stop if you can do a safe, easy stop. You should never have to slam on your brakes for a yellow light. If you slammed on your brakes that pretty clear that you should of gone though the light.

i agree that you shouldn't slam on your brakes for a yellow. but if you can stop, you should stop.

 

[After G]

Right handed here so shifting a transmission with my left hand feels weird.

But ... my advice is to not be nervous. It's your first time sure but you make better decisions relaxed.

 

[apfhex]

i agree that you shouldn't slam on your brakes for a yellow. but if you can stop, you should stop.

Bottom line: check your rearview mirror when approaching stoplights.