A flashing red light at an intersection means:
|
The light is about to turn a steady red.
|
|
|
Yield to other vehicles.
|
|
|
Stop and proceed when safe.
|
|
|
Slow down and proceed with caution.
|
Explanation
When you see a flashing red light at or before an intersection, you must treat it like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, check left, right, and then left again, and proceed only when the road is clear of traffic and pedestrians.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 16.9% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Traffic Signals and Light Meanings
If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is solid red, it means:Traffic lights are normally ____________ from top to bottom or left to right.A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:When are lane signals used?A steady yellow light means that a ______ light will soon appear.A flashing yellow traffic signal means:If a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) signal is flashing yellow, it means:If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.A yellow “X” signal over a lane means:You must stop when you see a:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: