Originally Posted by
practical
Depends on far I have to go. The closer I get, the more I will slow down. I want to time it (of course). I check the intersection. Are cars just going through? Has the intersection mostly cleared? That indicates to me about how long the red has been up. Safety first.
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Keep speed then soft-pedal then brake only if it's still red when I'm approaching. And I move to the center of the lane to prevent the jerks who just have to pass you 50 feet before the light.