At a red flashing traffic light in an intersection, which action is correct?

At a red flashing traffic light in an intersection, which action is correct?

• A. Stop at intersection and check all directions
• B. Yield to traffic from the left
• C. Proceed with caution if no oncoming traffic
• D. Stop and wait for a signal from a officer

Answer: (A)

When you encounter a red flashing light, treat it like a stop sign: come to a full stop at the intersection and look in all directions for cross traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. This is the safer, correct approach because the flashing red signal requires you to stop and yield to others who may be crossing or turning. You should only go when the intersection is clear and it’s safe to do so. The other options aren’t correct because you don’t just keep going with caution at a red flashing signal, you don’t wait for a police officer’s signal in normal conditions, and you don’t yield only to traffic from one direction—the stop-and-scan-and-proceed rule keeps you from colliding with others who have the right of way.

When you encounter a red flashing light, treat it like a stop sign: come to a full stop at the intersection and look in all directions for cross traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. This is the safer, correct approach because the flashing red signal requires you to stop and yield to others who may be crossing or turning. You should only go when the intersection is clear and it’s safe to do so.

The other options aren’t correct because you don’t just keep going with caution at a red flashing signal, you don’t wait for a police officer’s signal in normal conditions, and you don’t yield only to traffic from one direction—the stop-and-scan-and-proceed rule keeps you from colliding with others who have the right of way.