Have you ever encountered an "ultra-short" traffic light?

What is an ultra-short traffic light? Ultra-short traffic lights refer to situations where the green light time in the traffic light cycle is very short, even only a few seconds. This situation is mostly caused by the large traffic volume at the intersection and the insufficient intelligence of the signal control system. Encountering ultra-short traffic lights not only easily leads to traffic jams, but also causes traffic accidents.

How should you deal with ultra-short traffic lights? When encountering ultra-short traffic lights, we should take the following measures: If you are a pedestrian, you should pass quickly and do not stay at the intersection to avoid affecting traffic. If you are a cyclist, you should also pass as quickly as possible and do not stay at the intersection to avoid being rear-ended by the vehicle behind you.

How to avoid encountering ultra-short traffic lights? Although encountering ultra-short traffic lights is inevitable, we can take some measures to reduce the possibility of encountering ultra-short traffic lights, such as: Avoid peak periods: During peak periods, the traffic volume is large and the waiting time at intersections is long, making it easy to encounter ultra-short traffic lights. Short traffic lights. If conditions permit, you can choose to avoid traveling during peak hours. Avoid busy road sections: The heavy traffic volume on busy road sections can easily lead to the appearance of ultra-short traffic lights. If possible, avoid busy roads. Pay attention to road conditions: While driving, always pay attention to road conditions to avoid missing the green light due to negligence. Keep a certain distance between vehicles: When waiting at an intersection, keep a certain distance between vehicles to avoid missing the green light due to following too closely.

In short, when encountering ultra-short traffic lights, we should stay calm, pay attention to the road conditions and pedestrians, and take corresponding measures according to the specific situation to avoid causing traffic accidents and affecting traffic order. At the same time, we should also actively take measures to reduce the possibility of encountering ultra-short traffic lights and make the road safer and smoother.