How to Turn Right on a Red Traffic Light (Driving Tips)

Ready to ace your driving test? Join us in this comprehensive guide on how to turn right on a red traffic light! Knowing the rules and mastering this crucial skill can make a significant difference in your driving experience.

In this video, we break down the essential steps for executing safe turns at intersections, emphasizing traffic light rules that every driver should be aware of. Whether you're a new driver or looking to refresh your skills, understanding how to navigate right turns at red lights is a fundamental aspect of responsible driving.

Learn the ins and outs of how to drive a car confidently through intersections, ensuring a smooth and secure transition when the traffic light signals a right turn. We'll cover the importance of checking for pedestrians and oncoming traffic, providing you with practical tips to boost your confidence behind the wheel.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Full stop before the turn right
2:40 when can you make a right turn on a red light
3:42 “no right turn on red” sign example
4:20 Right on red at a stop sign
7:04 “No right on red” sign at intersection
8:27 Summary

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This video is meant to help learner drivers in the United States by receiving help from seasoned driving instructors and drivers education professionals. Remember that legislation and driving laws can vary from state to state. It is your responsibility to verify that the information presented in this video is in accordance with the laws specified in your state’s driver's handbook. The creators of the video cannot be held liable for any consequences caused by any information that is in any way inaccurate, misleading, or deemed to be lacking in any way. The creators of this video cannot be held liable for any person failing their behind-the-wheel test or written test. It is the responsibility of each person driving a vehicle to make sure that they are driving in a safe manner within the limits of the law.

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[Ultimateunit]

I'm very curious about going to new areas that you haven't gone through while driving as a new driver un-experienced to know the locations or going on vacation out of state in U.S.A., Colorado. There are a lot of blind spots to look out for. Everyone drives so different when I'm on the roads. Some drive under the speed limits while other drivers cut you off or honked at you.

I'm 40 years old & I still have my Instruction Permit, expires till 2026. I have so much time to practice and being on the look out for traffic, on the highways or entering the right-of-ways intersections. So much to learning with confident + staying calm without feeling fear when taking the behind the wheel on the roads for the past 7 months now. Getting ready for my Driver's License test soon on a much clear warmer days to come. Snows here! Video was very helpful with Tips and understanding the basics. Some states are very different.

[viridianite]

Thanks a lot for the video, Jacqueline! Excellent explanation! I like how you went over it a few times and also explain the reason behind it.

[rajnirao]

Your smile is infectious. Thank you for detailed video.

[ClaudiaLopesPina]

Jacqueline you’re Amazing 🤩 thank you for these content

[KaylaJohnson-lmzy]

I’m so tired of Miami because people always get mad when I make a complete stop turning right. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[HuiHuiKingg]

Just got my G! And a huge part of that were your videos. My anxiety was through the roof but this video actually helped a ton! Thank you so much! Love and support from Toronto :)

[edsonjan]

Thank you so much for your videos. The best and clear Driving Tips.

[anilmalik]

You are an amazing!! Thank you for clearing my doubts. Very helpful

[AsadullahAziz-wl]

Thank you so much, i learned alots about right turn on red light after seeing this video clip.
Very useful.🙏🙏❤️

[AmtrakProductions]

Wonderful video! In California you're also not able to turn against a red arrow, correct?

[jeffmonterola]

Do your wheels or the car need to be position going to the right, like the way turning to left?

[zivizio]

Hi when making the right turn should you make sure that both lanes are clear from cross traffic or just that the nearest lane is clear? Thanks

[evero]

Hi, I need some help. I am visiting the US for the first time and I have a few questions regarding turning right I can't find any answers to.
1. When the lights are green in my direction (no separate left or right turn stoplights on the intersection) but pedestrians also have a green light, what do I do? Do I wait for a gap between them or do I wait for them to completely cross?
2. Can I turn right on red if pedestrians are waiting for a red light on my right?
3. If I have to crawl into the pedestrian crossing when checking if I can go at a stopsign/light. Do I give pedestrians that arrive later at the crossing the right of way or do I go first?

[Flutterby]

If I stopped red stop light but pedestrian was waiting. I started To go after it was clear then it started beeping I was through the crosswalk is that a ticket if they weren't in the crosswalk still on sidewalk?

[ldgante]

What about if you want to wait for the green light just to be safe. Is this wrong? I'm about to do my driving test, if I wait will this be wrong?

[grumpytrump]

Question. If im making a right turn on red, do i need to stay in the right lane and not do a wide turn??? Because i failed my road test becuase i made a wide turn when turning right.

[BrendaL.Dominguez]

Jacqueline how come you did use the red arrow as a example???

[christinamayers]

Even if I'm from Europe and we don't have this rule here it's still nice to watch different regulations. Btw. I've heard that San Francisco is about to ban right turn or reds, what's your opinion about it? Is banning turns on red going to make cities safer for pedestrians, or will it cause even more traffic congestion?

[Legoboyz]

In 38 states, you can also make a left on red but only if both intersection streets are one-way. But, in only 5 other states, you can also make a left on red from a one-way street and two-way street onto a one-way street.

You cannot turn left on red onto a two-way street, not even from a one-way street.