What does a solid red traffic light mean, and what must you do?

What does a solid red traffic light mean, and what must you do?

• A. Stop before the intersection and stay stopped until the light turns green or a protected turn signal allows you to proceed.
• B. Slow down and proceed through the intersection.
• C. Turn right immediately if there is no cross traffic.
• D. Stop only if another vehicle is present.

Answer: (A)

A solid red light requires you to come to a complete stop before the intersection and stay stopped. You wait for the light to turn green, or for a protected turn signal that specifically allows you to proceed in that lane. Going through on red would conflict with vehicles and pedestrians who have the right of way, which is why you must not proceed until it’s clearly allowed. After stopping, stay alert for pedestrians and other road users, and only move when you have a green light or a protected signal. The other options would either let you go when you must stop or rely on conditions (like a vehicle presence) that don’t justify moving on red.

A solid red light requires you to come to a complete stop before the intersection and stay stopped. You wait for the light to turn green, or for a protected turn signal that specifically allows you to proceed in that lane. Going through on red would conflict with vehicles and pedestrians who have the right of way, which is why you must not proceed until it’s clearly allowed. After stopping, stay alert for pedestrians and other road users, and only move when you have a green light or a protected signal. The other options would either let you go when you must stop or rely on conditions (like a vehicle presence) that don’t justify moving on red.