What does a solid red traffic signal require you to do?

• A. Stop and remain stopped until the light turns green or you are directed to proceed.
• B. Slow down and proceed with caution.
• C. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians while continuing.
• D. Continue straight through the intersection.

Answer: (A)

A solid red signal means you must come to a complete stop and stay stopped until the light turns green or you’re directed to proceed. This pause gives cross traffic and pedestrians the right of way and prevents entering the intersection when vehicles have the green light.

Slowing down and continuing cautiously, yielding and continuing, or going straight through would ignore the red signal and create a collision risk. Remember, the default rule is to stop; only proceed when you have a green light or an explicit clearance. Note that in many places you may turn right on red after a full stop and when it’s safe, unless a sign prohibits it.