Under what conditions is it permitted to turn right on a red light?

• A. After a full stop and yielding to pedestrians and other traffic, unless signs prohibit it.
• B. Immediately after slowing, ignoring pedestrians.
• C. Never allowed.
• D. Only when there is no cross traffic.

Answer: (B)

Turning right on red is allowed only after you come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and other traffic, unless a sign says you can’t. This rule gives you a moment to check for people crossing and vehicles that have the right of way, so you can turn safely when the way is clear. You can’t just ease through after slowing or ignore pedestrians, and it isn’t correct to say it’s never allowed or that it only works when there’s no cross traffic. Signs permitting or prohibiting turns on red also matter, so follow them.