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A traffic signal flashes red. How should a driver respond?

Correct answer: Make a full stop, then go when it is safe.
Why
A flashing red signal requires a stop, followed by a cautious right-of-way decision.
Verified against California Driver's Handbook · Traffic signals · p. 39
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