Tennessee · Road Signs · Question 8 of 8
A flashing red traffic signal means:
- A. Treat the intersection as a yield
- B. Stop completely, then proceed when safe Correct answer
- C. Do not enter the intersection
- D. Slow to 10 mph and continue
Why this is the right answer
A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Make a full stop, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed only when the way is clear.
How this question shows up on the Tennessee permit test
Questions in the road signs category are common on the Tennessee learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Tennessee Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of road signs on the permit test, read our complete guide to Road Signs.