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Road Signs & Traffic Signals

You approach an intersection and the traffic light is flashing red. How should you treat it?

  • A.Treat it like a yield sign and roll through slowly
  • B.Treat it like a stop sign: stop completely, yield, then go when clear
  • C.Ignore it if you can see no traffic
  • D.Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
Correct answer

B. Treat it like a stop sign: stop completely, yield, then go when clear

Why

A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Florida drivers must stop, yield the right-of-way, and proceed only when it is safe.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Road Signs & Traffic Signals · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-014).

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