Historical clue formulations

• With 42-Down, they tell you when to stop and go … as seen in this puzzle's theme — 2026-01-22
• Driver's excuse for being late — 2016-07-12
• Word that can precede the last word of 17- and 63-Across and 10- and 25-Down — 2004-09-07
• The way things go? — 2001-05-11
• Jam maker — 1994-08-25