Question 664 in the bank

What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

A vertical traffic light with three circles in a black frame; the top circle is lit red, the two below are white and unlit. Meaning: Red light: Stop.
  1. If the intersection is clear, you may carefully cross it without stopping.
  2. Correct answer: Red light: Stop.
  3. Red light: Stop, unless you cannot stop safely.
  4. Stop for a moment, give right-of-way and carefully continue.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Red light: Stop.

A red traffic light requires a full stop before the stop line, and you must not proceed while it is lit, even if the intersection looks clear. The exception for when you cannot stop safely applies to the yellow light, not the red. Stopping briefly and then yielding is what a stop sign requires, not a red light.

Topic: Traffic signs. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).