When turning right on red, to whom must you yield before proceeding?

• A. When turning right on red, you must yield to pedestrians and traffic, and only proceed where signage allows.
• B. Turn immediately after stopping.
• C. Turn during red without stopping if no pedestrians.
• D. Sound horn and proceed.

Answer: (A)

When turning right on red, you must yield to pedestrians and traffic, and only proceed where signage allows. The crucial idea is to come to a full stop, scan for pedestrians in the crosswalk and any approaching vehicles, and wait until the way is clear and permitted by signs before turning. This protects people crossing the street and avoids conflicts with other traffic.

Turning immediately after stopping isn’t enough by itself if someone is still crossing or if a sign prohibits the turn on red. Turning during red without stopping is illegal in most places, and honking isn’t a substitute for yielding or obeying signs.