Washington Written Drivers Permit Practice Test

How should you treat a flashing red traffic light?

1. Speed up

2. Ignore it

3. Act as if it is a yield sign

4. Like a stop sign

The correct answer is: Like a stop sign

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, it should be treated as a stop sign. This means that drivers must come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to any other vehicles or pedestrians at the intersection, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. Treating a flashing red light as a stop sign helps ensure safety at intersections and prevents potential accidents.