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Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 155 of 318

You come to a flashing red light. What must you do?

  1. Slow down and go on if the road is clear
  2. Stop only if a vehicle is near
  3. Stop, then yield to other vehicles
  4. Go on, because the light is a warning only
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Correct answer: Stop, then yield to other vehicles

A flashing red light works like a stop sign. Stop, and yield to vehicles that enter the intersection or are close on the other road.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Flashing lights, page 105

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026