California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for your California Driver License Test. Sharpen your skills with multiple choice questions, each accompanied by explanations. Ace your upcoming DMV written exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What should you do if you approach a flashing red traffic light?

Come to a complete stop and wait for it to turn green.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Treat it as a yield sign and proceed without stopping.
Stop only if there are other vehicles at the intersection.

The correct answer is: Come to a complete stop and wait for it to turn green.

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, the safest and most cautious action to take is to come to a complete stop. This allows you to carefully assess the situation and proceed with caution. Option B is incorrect because slowing down alone may not give you enough time to react to any potential hazards. Option C is incorrect because treating it as a yield sign means you may not come to a complete stop, potentially causing a collision with other vehicles. Option D is incorrect because you should always come to a complete stop at a flashing red traffic light, regardless of the presence of other vehicles.