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Difficulty: MediumTraffic Light Signals

You arrive at an intersection where the overhead traffic signal is continuously flashing a circular red light. What action must you legally take before driving into the intersection?

  1. Come to a complete stop at the limit line, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe.Answer
  2. B
    Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution without making a full stop if cross traffic is clear.
  3. C
    Stop completely and remain waiting at the intersection until the light cycles back to a solid green signal.
  4. D
    Yield to traffic approaching from your left, but proceed through without stopping if turning right.

Answer

Come to a complete stop at the limit line, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe.
A flashing circular red signal requires drivers to make a full stop at the stop line or crosswalk, yield to pedestrians and opposing traffic, and then proceed when clear. It carries the same legal weight as a standard octagonal Stop sign.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and its legal meaning
A flashing circular red light legally functions identically to a Stop sign.
Traffic laws dictate that a flashing red signal requires a full vehicle stop prior to entering the crosswalk or intersection.
2
Apply right-of-way rules after stopping
Yield to any pedestrians in the crosswalk and any vehicles that reached the intersection first or pose an immediate hazard.
Stopping fulfills only half of the requirement; drivers must verify the intersection is clear before proceeding.
3
Proceed when safe
Drive safely into the intersection.
Unlike a solid red light, drivers do not need to wait for the signal color to change to green.

Key Concept

Flashing Red Signal Compliance
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Traffic Light Signals

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