What does a flashing red light mean?

What does a flashing red light mean?

• A. Stop and proceed when safe
• B. Proceed with caution
• C. Speed up
• D. Never stop

Answer: (A)

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, just like at a stop sign, and then proceed only when it is safe to do so. After stopping, look for cross traffic and pedestrians, yield to any vehicles and people already in or entering the intersection, and then go when the way is clear. This differs from a flashing yellow light, which tells you to slow down and proceed with caution, and from the other options which would not apply to a red signal. Never speed up or ignore the signal; you must stop first.

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, just like at a stop sign, and then proceed only when it is safe to do so. After stopping, look for cross traffic and pedestrians, yield to any vehicles and people already in or entering the intersection, and then go when the way is clear. This differs from a flashing yellow light, which tells you to slow down and proceed with caution, and from the other options which would not apply to a red signal. Never speed up or ignore the signal; you must stop first.