A flashing red light at an intersection means

• A. Stop fully and proceed when it is safe to do so
• B. Slow down and proceed without stopping
• C. Turn in the direction of traffic
• D. Ignore the signal

Answer: (A)

A flashing red light means you must come to a complete stop, as you would at a stop sign. Stop at the stop line or before entering the crosswalk, then look for cross traffic and pedestrians. Yield to anyone already in the intersection or approaching it, and proceed only when it is safe. This isn’t a signal to slow down or to ignore the intersection—it’s a full stop followed by cautious proceeding.