What must you do at a flashing red light?

What must you do at a flashing red light?

• A. Stop and proceed only when safe and legally clear, as directed by other signals or pedestrians
• B. Stop and wait for the light to turn green
• C. Slow down and proceed with caution
• D. Yield to cross traffic

Answer: (A)

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe and legally clear. Treat it like a stop sign: stop fully, check for cross traffic and pedestrians, and then go when there’s a safe gap. Follow any additional directions from other signals or pedestrians if they’re present. This isn’t about waiting for a green light, nor is it about only slowing down; you must stop first and yield as needed before entering the intersection.

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe and legally clear. Treat it like a stop sign: stop fully, check for cross traffic and pedestrians, and then go when there’s a safe gap. Follow any additional directions from other signals or pedestrians if they’re present. This isn’t about waiting for a green light, nor is it about only slowing down; you must stop first and yield as needed before entering the intersection.