What should you do if race control shows a black flag?

• A. Go to the pits and stop; return to the track only after clearance
• B. Speed up to finish
• C. Continue racing
• D. Turn around and go back

Answer: (A)

A black flag means you must stop the car and take it to the pits, then wait for clearance before returning to the track. It’s directed at you to address a penalty or an unsafe condition, such as a mechanical issue or a rule violation. The correct action is to slow safely, enter the pit lane, stop in your pit box, and wait for officials to tell you it’s okay to resume. Rushing to finish, continuing to race, or turning around would ignore the instruction and can lead to disqualification or additional penalties and safety risks.