When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making a turn?
- Slow down and signal
- Come to a complete stop and wait until the way is clear ✓
- Stop, then edge into traffic
- Slow down then proceed with caution
Answer: B. Come to a complete stop and wait until the way is clear
You must come to a complete stop and wait until the way is clear before turning right on a red light.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says that, unless a sign prohibits it, a right turn on red is allowed only after you first bring the vehicle to a complete stop. You then wait until the way is clear before moving through the intersection. It also reminds you to signal and yield to pedestrians and other road users. The required steps are the full stop and waiting for a clear way, so slowing down or rolling into traffic does not meet the rule.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Slow down and signal — Slowing down and signalling is not enough, because the handbook requires a complete stop before a right turn on red.
- C. Stop, then edge into traffic — Stopping and then edging into traffic skips the requirement to wait until the way is clear before entering the intersection and turning.
- D. Slow down then proceed with caution — Slowing down and proceeding with caution misses the mandatory complete stop before the turn.
Remember it
Red means a full stop first; do not roll through it before turning right.