Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
- A solid red light.
- A flashing yellow light.
- A solid green light.
- A flashing red light. ✓
Answer: D. A flashing red light.
A flashing red light means stop completely before the crosswalk or intersection, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and then go ahead once it is safe.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says that at a flashing red light you stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed only when you can do so safely. It also notes that vehicles on the crossing road may not have to stop, so you cannot assume they will give way. That matches the full stop, yield, and go-when-clear sequence in the question. A steady red also requires a stop, but the handbook describes it with turning permissions and yielding, not as a general go-through-when-clear signal.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. A solid red light. — A solid red light calls for a stop, but the handbook allows a right turn, or a left turn between one-way streets, only when permitted and after yielding; it is not the signal for simply going through when clear.
- B. A flashing yellow light. — A flashing yellow light warns you to slow down and proceed with caution, so it does not require the complete stop described here.
- C. A solid green light. — A solid green light means go; the handbook does not describe it as requiring a stop and yield before proceeding.
Remember it
Red always means stop first; the flashing part tells you the go-ahead comes after you check that the way is clear.