Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are preparing to make a right turn at a red light. What is the correct procedure before completing the turn?
- AYou must signal, slow down, and then turn quickly to avoid impeding traffic.
- BYou may turn right without stopping if there is no oncoming traffic.
- CYou must come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed if the way is clear.
- DYou must wait for a green light, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is present.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. You must come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed if the way is clear.
Florida law permits a right turn on red after a complete stop, provided there are no signs prohibiting it, and the intersection is clear of traffic and pedestrians.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Slowing down is insufficient; a full stop is required. Turning quickly is unsafe and not part of the procedure.
- B. A complete stop is mandatory before turning right on red, even if no traffic is visible.
- D. This describes the rule for turning left on red (which is more restricted) or misinterprets the right-on-red rule.
Right Turn on Red Procedure
Drivers may make a right turn on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless prohibited by a sign.
- Must make a full and complete stop.
- Yield to all cross-traffic and pedestrians.
- Look left, then right, then left again.
- Prohibited if a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.
Memory trick: Red light, right turn, first you stop, then you learn to look and hop!