You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
- Slow down and yield the right-of-way.
- Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
- Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so. ✓
Answer: C. Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.
You should come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says a flashing red signal light means STOP. After you stop, you may go when it is safe. That is why the correct choice includes a complete stop before you check traffic and proceed. A flashing yellow light is the signal that tells you to slow down and proceed with caution without stopping, so slowing alone is not enough at a flashing red.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Slow down and yield the right-of-way. — Slowing down and yielding is not enough because a flashing red light requires a full stop before you go.
- B. Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection. — Driving carefully through without stopping is wrong because the handbook says a flashing red light means STOP, and you may go only after stopping when safe.
Remember it
Red means stop, flashing or solid; flashing red lets you go only after you stop and check.