You are stopped at a solid red traffic signal and intend to make a legal right turn on red. Across the intersection, an oncoming vehicle is executing a left turn under a protected green arrow into the same multi-lane street you intend to enter. Which of the following statements correctly describes the right-of-way rule in this scenario?
- You must yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle because traffic turning left on a protected green arrow has priority over vehicles turning right on a red light.Answer
- BYou have the right-of-way because right-turning vehicles always maintain precedence over left-turning vehicles regardless of signal indicators.
- CYou may proceed without coming to a complete stop as long as right turns on red are permitted and you yield to oncoming traffic.
- DYou may treat the solid red light as a flashing yellow signal, allowing you to complete the turn with caution without yielding to turning traffic.
Answer
You must yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle because traffic turning left on a protected green arrow has priority over vehicles turning right on a red light.
A driver making a right turn on red must first bring the vehicle to a complete stop and yield to all oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and vehicles executing permitted or protected maneuvers. Because the oncoming driver has a protected green arrow, that driver has full right-of-way to complete the left turn safely.
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Key Concept
Protected Left Turn Signal Precedence Over Right Turn on Red