(22/133) When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
This question tests knowledge of basic traffic signal rules from the Texas Driver Handbook. The handbook states that a steady red light means you must come to a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. You may not proceed until the light turns green, except when making a permitted right turn after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. The question asks specifically about approaching a steady red light, so the correct action is to stop completely.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Come to a complete stop.
A steady red traffic light requires drivers to come to a complete stop. This is the fundamental rule for red lights, as stated in the Texas Driver Handbook. Stopping allows for safe observation of the intersection and compliance with right-of-way rules before proceeding when the light changes.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
This is incorrect because a steady red light always requires a complete stop, regardless of whether there is crossing traffic. Proceeding through a red light without stopping is illegal and dangerous.
Option: Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
This is incorrect because a red light means you do not have the right-of-way. You must stop and yield to traffic that has a green light or other right-of-way.
Option: Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
This is incorrect because the requirement to stop at a red light is not dependent on police presence. Drivers must always obey traffic signals, regardless of whether law enforcement is visible.
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