Florida Class E Drivers License Practice Test

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

1. Proceed with caution

2. Treat it like a stop sign

3. Yield to pedestrians

4. Yield to right-of-way vehicles

The correct answer is: Proceed with caution

A flashing red traffic light indicates that drivers must stop completely before proceeding through the intersection. This situation is akin to a stop sign, requiring drivers to yield to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians before they move forward. Understanding that a flashing red light conveys the need to stop helps ensure safety at intersections, especially where visibility can be limited or where traffic patterns may pose risks. The incorrect choice suggesting to proceed with caution may imply simply being aware of one's surroundings but does not convey the requirement to stop, which is critical when encountering a flashing red signal. The options related to yielding to pedestrians or right-of-way vehicles extend specific yield rules beyond stopping, which are not relevant to what a flashing red light strictly instructs. Thus, the correct interpretation reinforces the importance of stopping fully at such signals to maintain safe driving practices.