diff --git a/test/spec/ui/flash.js b/test/spec/ui/flash.js
index 8e6272ffa..2b43ef83e 100644
--- a/test/spec/ui/flash.js
+++ b/test/spec/ui/flash.js
@@ -9,11 +9,6 @@ describe("iD.ui.flash", function () {
         clock.restore();
     });
 
-    it('can be instantiated', function () {
-        var flash = iD.ui.flash();
-        expect(flash).to.be.ok;
-    });
-
     it('leaves after 1000 ms', function () {
         var flash = iD.ui.flash();
         clock.tick(1010);