What action should you take at a flashing red light?

What action should you take at a flashing red light?

• A. Stop and proceed only when it is safe.
• B. Stop and remain stopped until the signal changes.
• C. Slow down and proceed with caution.
• D. Yield to pedestrians.

Answer: (A)

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, just like at a stop sign. Stop fully, then check for traffic and pedestrians from all directions. After stopping, yield to anyone in the intersection or crossing the roadway, and only proceed when it’s safe to do so. A flashing red light isn’t a signal to slow down or to wait for a change; you decide when there is a safe gap to move. Stopping and proceeding only when safe is required, not just slowing down or yielding briefly.

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, just like at a stop sign. Stop fully, then check for traffic and pedestrians from all directions. After stopping, yield to anyone in the intersection or crossing the roadway, and only proceed when it’s safe to do so. A flashing red light isn’t a signal to slow down or to wait for a change; you decide when there is a safe gap to move. Stopping and proceeding only when safe is required, not just slowing down or yielding briefly.