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Signals and road markingsQuestion 70 of 412
A traffic signal with the top lamp lit red and short lines around it.

You face this light. What must you do?

  1. Stop, then go on only when it is safe
  2. Slow down and keep going
  3. Wait for the light to stop flashing
  4. Give way only to a vehicle on the right
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Correct answer: Stop, then go on only when it is safe

A flashing red light acts like a stop sign. Stop first, then go when the way is clear.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 3, Signs, signals and road markings: Traffic lights, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026