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Road Signs & Traffic Signals

What should you do at a flashing red traffic light?

  • A.Stop completely, then proceed when safe like at a stop sign
  • B.Slow down and continue without stopping
  • C.Speed up to clear the intersection
  • D.Treat it as a green light if no police are present
Correct answer

A. Stop completely, then proceed when safe like at a stop sign

Why

A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Stop fully, yield to other traffic and pedestrians, and go only when the way is clear.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Traffic Signals · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-013).

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