Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are approaching an intersection with a steady red traffic light. There is a sign posted that reads 'NO TURN ON RED'. What action should you take?
- AYou may turn right after stopping, as long as the intersection is clear.
- BWait for a green light before turning right.
- CProceed straight through the intersection if no cross-traffic is present.
- DYou may turn left onto a one-way street after stopping.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Wait for a green light before turning right.
A 'NO TURN ON RED' sign explicitly overrides the general rule that allows right turns on red after stopping. Therefore, you must wait for the light to turn green before making any turn.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This would be true if there were no 'NO TURN ON RED' sign, but the sign takes precedence.
- C. Proceeding straight through a red light is never allowed unless a specific signal (like a green arrow) indicates otherwise.
- D. Left turns on red are only allowed from a one-way street onto another one-way street, and the 'NO TURN ON RED' sign would still prohibit it.
No Turn On Red Sign
A 'NO TURN ON RED' sign prohibits turning at a red light, even if it would normally be permitted, requiring drivers to wait for a green signal.
- Overrides general right-on-red rule.
- Must wait for green light.
- Applies to right and left turns (if otherwise permitted).
- Failure to obey is a traffic violation.
Memory trick: Red light stops, but signs dictate the turn-on-red fate.