California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Rules of the Road and Right-of-WayEasy
You are approaching an intersection with a flashing red traffic light. What does this light mean?
- ASlow down and be prepared to stop.
- BYield to traffic from the right only.
- CProceed with caution without stopping.
- DStop completely, then proceed when safe.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Stop completely, then proceed when safe.
A flashing red light is treated exactly like a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, and then proceed only when it is safe and clear to do so, yielding to other traffic or pedestrians.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes a flashing yellow light, not a flashing red light.
- B. While yielding is part of the process, the primary requirement is a complete stop, and yielding applies to all traffic and pedestrians, not just from the right.
- C. This describes a flashing yellow light, not a flashing red light.
Flashing Red Light
A flashing red traffic light means you must stop completely before the intersection, then proceed only when it is safe and clear of other traffic and pedestrians.
- Treat it like a stop sign.
- Come to a full and complete stop.
- Yield to all cross traffic and pedestrians.
- Proceed only when safe.
Memory trick: Red means Stop, Yellow means Prep, Green means Go, Flashing Red: Stop, then Flow.