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What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

  1. Stop and proceed with caution.
  2. Slow down and prepare to stop.
  3. Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
  4. Stop and wait for the green light.

Answer: A — Stop and proceed with caution.

A flashing red traffic light is used to indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop and proceed with caution. This means that drivers must check for oncoming traffic and only proceed when it is safe to do so. Option B is incorrect because a flashing red light, unlike a yellow light, requires a complete stop. Option C is incorrect because yielding the right-of-way is not necessary at a flashing red light. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that drivers should wait for a green light, which is not the case at a flashing red light.

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