Flashing and dark signals — Delaware Permit Test

Flashing and dark signals on the Delaware permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

In Delaware a flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: come to a complete stop and go only when it is safe.

A driver who slows instead of stopping at a flashing red meets cross traffic that never has to stop.

Flashing red light means the same as a stop sign.

Delaware Driver Manual, p.70

A flashing yellow light means slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution.

Cross traffic at a flashing yellow may be stopping at a flashing red and then pulling out.

Flashing yellow light means slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution.

Delaware Driver Manual, p.70

In Delaware, if a traffic signal shows no light at all, reduce speed and prepare to yield to vehicles in or approaching the intersection.

In a power cut every driver at the corner thinks the dark light belongs to them, and two of them meet in the middle.

In the event that traffic signals are in place and no lighted indication is visible to an approaching driver, the approaching driver shall reduce speed and prepare to yield to other vehicles that are in or approaching the intersection.

Delaware Driver Manual, p.70

On the test

What does a flashing red light mean?

The same as a stop sign. A driver who slows instead of stopping at a flashing red meets cross traffic that never has to stop. Delaware Driver Manual, p.70: “Flashing red light means the same as a stop sign.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Delaware Driver Manual, published by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-05.