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You are driving on a multi-lane roadway and approaching a pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK signal) that has transitioned to displaying dual flashing red lights. Pedestrians have just stepped onto the curb and completely cleared your side of the roadway. Which of the following actions is legally required?

  1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop, yield to any remaining pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed when clear.Answer
  2. B
    Slow down and proceed through the crosswalk with caution without bringing your vehicle to a complete stop.
  3. C
    Remain completely stopped at the stop line until all signal lights on the beacon turn completely dark.
  4. D
    Stop and remain stopped until a steady circular green light appears above your lane of travel.

Answer

The driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop, yield to any pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed with caution once the crosswalk is clear.
At a pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK signal), dual flashing red lights indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop line. After stopping, drivers must yield to pedestrians in or approaching the crosswalk. If the crosswalk is completely clear, drivers may legally proceed while the lights continue flashing red.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and current operating phase
The signal is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displaying dual flashing red lights.
Different traffic signal types and phases govern right-of-way rules specifically.
2
Apply the statutory rule for a flashing red light phase at a pedestrian hybrid beacon
Treat the flashing red signal as equivalent to a stop sign: stop completely and yield to pedestrians.
State traffic laws mandate a full stop for flashing red signals.
3
Evaluate the intersection status and execute the proper driving maneuver
Because pedestrians have cleared the roadway, the driver may legally proceed after stopping.
Unlike steady red lights, flashing red beacon lights permit proceeding after stopping once pedestrians are clear.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Flashing Red Rules
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Traffic Light Signals

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