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When a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displays alternating flashing red lights, drivers are legally required to remain completely stopped until all lights turn off, even if the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians.

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False. Drivers must come to a complete stop at alternating flashing red lights of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, but they may proceed after yielding to pedestrians if the crosswalk is clear.
The statement is false because alternating flashing red lights at a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) act as a stop sign. Drivers are required to make a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk. Once the crosswalk is completely clear, drivers may legally proceed through the intersection, even while the red lights are still flashing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal phase described.
The signal phase is the alternating flashing red lights on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal).
Determines which specific traffic rule applies to the vehicle driver.
2
Recall the legal rule for flashing red lights at a HAWK signal.
Flashing red lights operate like a stop sign: stop, yield to pedestrians, and proceed when clear.
Differentiates flashing red from solid red (which requires staying stopped throughout the phase).
3
Evaluate the accuracy of the statement.
The statement incorrectly claims drivers must remain stopped until the signal turns off.
Confirms the statement is false.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Flashing Red Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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