When you are stopping your car for a traffic light or slowing for traffic head of you should?

When stopping your car for a traffic light or slowing for traffic ahead, you should always maintain a safe following distance to ensure you have enough time to react if the vehicle in front of you suddenly stops. Check your mirrors to be aware of other vehicles around you, and signal if you need to change lanes. Additionally, keep your foot over the brake pedal to prepare for a quick stop if necessary.