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Difficulty: MediumTraffic Light Signals

A driver is approaching a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk controlled by a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal). The beacon has transitioned to displaying two steady solid red lights. What is the driver legally required to do in this situation?

  1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line and remain stopped as long as the double red lights stay solid.Answer
  2. B
    Stop completely, then proceed cautiously through the crosswalk after yielding to any pedestrians, treating it like a flashing red light.
  3. C
    Slow down and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk without coming to a complete stop if the crosswalk is clear.
  4. D
    Maintain posted speed because mid-block beacon signals serve as advisory warnings rather than legally binding traffic controls.

Answer

The driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk and remain stopped for the duration of the steady solid red phase.
When a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displays two steady solid red lights, drivers must stop completely before the crosswalk or stop line and remain stopped. Vehicles may only proceed after stopping once the lights change to alternating flashing red and the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and active state
Recognize the signal as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displaying two steady solid red lights.
Different phases of a hybrid beacon dictate distinct stopping and yielding rules.
2
Apply the traffic law for steady solid red lights on a hybrid beacon
Determine that solid red requires a complete stop and holding position.
Unlike the alternating flashing red phase (which allows proceeding after stopping and yielding), steady solid red requires drivers to remain stopped to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) solid red rules
Estimated Time:50s
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Traffic Light Signals

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