California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Rules of the Road and Right-of-WayMedium
When are you permitted to make a right turn against a red light in California?
- AOnly between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
- BAfter coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a 'NO TURN ON RED' sign is posted.
- COnly when a 'Right Turn on Red Permitted' sign is posted.
- DAlways, as long as there is no oncoming traffic.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a 'NO TURN ON RED' sign is posted.
In California, a right turn on a red light is generally permitted after a complete stop and yielding, unless a specific sign prohibits it. This rule helps maintain traffic flow while ensuring safety.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; there are no time-based restrictions for right turns on red, only safety and signage rules.
- C. This is incorrect; a sign is only needed to permit it if there's a specific, unusual restriction, not for the general rule.
- D. This is incorrect; you must also yield to pedestrians and come to a complete stop.
Right Turn on Red
The legal allowance to turn right at a red light after stopping and yielding, unless prohibited by signage.
- Complete stop required
- Yield to pedestrians and traffic
- Prohibited by 'NO TURN ON RED' signs
Memory trick: Stop, look, yield, then go right!