When a red traffic signal allows a right turn on red, what must you do first?

When a red traffic signal allows a right turn on red, what must you do first?

• A. Turn right on red without stopping.
• B. Continue straight if traffic is light.
• C. Make a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, and turn only when it is safe and permitted.
• D. Proceed without stopping if cross traffic is clear.

Answer: (C)

When a red signal allows a right turn on red, you must come to a complete stop first. Stop at the line or crosswalk, then look for pedestrians in the crosswalk and traffic coming from the left. You must yield to them and only proceed with the turn if the way is clear and there’s no sign prohibiting the turn. This safeguards pedestrians and other drivers, and only then is the turn permitted. The other options skip the required stop or proceed without regard to cross traffic and pedestrians, which is unsafe and not allowed.

When a red signal allows a right turn on red, you must come to a complete stop first. Stop at the line or crosswalk, then look for pedestrians in the crosswalk and traffic coming from the left. You must yield to them and only proceed with the turn if the way is clear and there’s no sign prohibiting the turn. This safeguards pedestrians and other drivers, and only then is the turn permitted. The other options skip the required stop or proceed without regard to cross traffic and pedestrians, which is unsafe and not allowed.