A flashing red beacon above an intersection means…?
- Signal light is out of order, proceed with caution
- Slow down and drive with increased caution
- You must come to a complete stop. Move through the intersection only when it is safe to do so ✓
- Slow down and if necessary yield right-of-way to cars approaching from the left or right
Answer: C. You must come to a complete stop. Move through the intersection only when it is safe to do so
A flashing red beacon above an intersection means you must come to a complete stop, then move through only when it is safe to do so.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says a flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop. After you stop, you may move into the intersection only when it is clear and safe. That matches the answer: stopping is required first, and going ahead depends on whether the intersection is clear. Slowing down or yielding alone does not meet the rule, because the flashing red signal requires a full stop before you proceed.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Signal light is out of order, proceed with caution — A flashing red signal is not treated as an out-of-order light you can pass with caution; the handbook requires a complete stop first.
- B. Slow down and drive with increased caution — Slowing down and using more caution is not enough, because a flashing red light requires you to stop completely.
- D. Slow down and if necessary yield right-of-way to cars approaching from the left or right — Slowing down and yielding if needed does not satisfy the rule, since you must come to a complete stop before moving through.
Remember it
Treat a flashing red like a stop sign: stop first, then go only when clear.