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Before making a right turn at an intersection controlled by a steady circular red traffic light where right turns on red are permitted, what action must a driver take first?

  1. Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, and proceed when safe.Answer
  2. B
    Slow down and execute the turn without stopping if no oncoming vehicles or pedestrians are immediately visible.
  3. C
    Turn immediately without stopping because right-turning vehicles automatically have right-of-way over straight-through traffic.
  4. D
    Remain completely stopped until a law enforcement officer manually directs the vehicle to turn.

Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, and proceed when safe.
Under standard traffic laws, turning right on a steady red light is permitted only after making a full, complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk and yielding the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection signal state and turning intention.
The driver intends to turn right at a steady circular red light.
Traffic laws govern driver requirements based on signal color and direction.
2
Apply the standard rule for turning right on red.
The vehicle must come to a full and complete stop prior to entering the crosswalk or intersection.
Stopping allows the driver to evaluate intersection safety and pedestrian presence.
3
Yield right-of-way and complete the turn.
Yield to all pedestrians, bicyclists, and cross-traffic, proceeding only when clear.
Traffic moving on a green light and pedestrians crossing with the signal have right-of-way priority.

Key Concept

Right Turn on Red Legal Procedure
Estimated Time:45s
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Traffic Light Signals

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