It even shows them the countdown to the signal change and this helps the drivers brake or in some cases get ready to drive. The app helps in tracking a vehicle's position and speed and thus providing a recommendation about whether to cruise through a light or stop.
The EnLighten app also has the provision of providing audio alerts which notify the driver if there is a pending change in the status of a signal they are approaching, or when a light turns green. It also keeps a track of the car's turning indicator, thereby allowing only the relevant light signal to be displayed.
Currently available only on an iOS device , it only works in cities that have a network of 'smart' traffic signals but we'll soon see the use of it in many other countries.