How to Turn Right At An Intersection On A Red Light
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
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You can turn right at a red light so long as there aren't signs prohibiting such action. Do NOT turn contrary to a sign that prohibits right hand turns on a red light.
When turning right at a red light, you must stop at the correct stopping position. For most intersections that are equipped with traffic lights, there will be both a STOP line and a crosswalk. Stop your vehicle just before the STOP line. When you approach the intersection, allow the STOP line to just roll under the front of the vehicle. At that point come to a complete stop. You know the vehicle is completely stopped because the body will settle back and come to a rest over the frame of the vehicle - see this video for compete stops: • How to Stop Completely...
If you just arrived at the red light, and the traffic on the other side of the intersection is turning left, that usually means that that traffic has an advanced green turning arrow. If so, the left turning traffic has the right-of-way, and you must wait for the left-turning traffic before you can proceed and turn right on the red light.
Before turn right on a red light, give the right-of-way to all other road users - pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and whatnot.
After coming to a complete stop, you will most likely have to creep forward to be able to see the cross traffic. Continue to scan, and immediately before turning, do a shoulder (head) check to ensure that there aren't any pedestrians or cyclists in your blind spot on the right side of the vehicle.
Also be sure to scan thoroughly for cyclist and riders on motorcycles.
When the way is clear and you have given the right-of-way to all other road users, you can proceed. Turn the corner and look into your intended path of travel. And accelerate the vehicle to the posted speed limit or the flow of traffic; whichever is less as quickly as possible.
If there is a bicycle lane on the right that has a solid white line--and there isn't a right-hand turning lane, do not squeeze over there to turn right. On a road test, that will incur major demerits and could potentially cause you to fail.
Good luck on your road test!
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Hi Rick, I failed my G2 in first attampt last month and felt so frustrated. Then I found your channel and your videos are super helpful. I watched your videos time and time again and passed my G2 today!! Why didnt find your channel earlier!!! ❤❤❤
Hi @isamber_ - 6. -Thank you for your appreciation and recognition. That is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
It should be illegal to honk at someone in front of you because you’re not turning on a red. I turned on a red just like twenty minutes ago because I felt the pressure behind me (usually almost always it’s only a matter of time before I get honked at) and I turned and the car that was coming though not in the lane I was turning into honked at me and I instantly regretted giving in to the pressure.
What we need to remind yourselves is that the person behind you who honks at you is NOT going to take responsibility if you did get in to an accident . All they will say is “why did you turn just because I honked ?”
I would love to see NO TURN ON RED on all signals eventually.
Hi SleeplessinOC - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And I agree my friend; ultimately, it is your responsibility to drive safely, but there is a lot of pressure from other drivers to "hurry up" and not impede traffic. This video too will give you more information about social driving pressure: ruclips.net/video/Qf9b63bJ-oY/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test thanks Rick. I get so tired of getting honked at when I’m at a red and one day I feel like I’m going to lose it and get out of my car to go yell in their face. I’m shocked to no end that it happens as often as it does that I am convinced the majority of people are just assholes. I love it when I see the “ no turn on red” sign because I can then just relax without feeling the pressure . They want you to take the risk but I’m 1000% certain that they would never step forward and take the blame if an accident did happen.
Hi SleeplessinOC - Thank you for your reply. And you are most correct my friend. It's hard not to succumb to the social pressure of driving. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/HABPPIUhIIE/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Rick, can you help me out here? I’m trying to figure out if I have a traffic ticket on the way. I stupidly caved into the pressure to make a right turn on a red this evening even though no one was honking at me (at least not yet) only to notice as I was turning that there was a sign that indicated no turn on red. It was past 9 PM and no cars so I turned even though I would have preferred to wait. I’m so furious with myself and because the city it was located at is quite a distance away, I didn’t feel like turning back to take another look although if I had turned back right away , it wouldn’t have been that much of a detour. Sigh....I know I will know for certain with time if a ticket comes in the mail but is there another faster way for me to find out? I tried google earth but I’m not getting anything useful .
SleeplessinOC if you don’t plan on turning right at all, then move to the left lane ahead of time. Otherwise turn right when its safe to do so. Let’s get traffic moving.
I love how he puts his face in the thumbnail and also his car has 300,000 miles.
Hi Alex - Thank you for your comment. It's a Honda - they go for a long time!! ;-) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Hey Rick, I drive a 2000 Toyota Camry, and I have my road test tommorow, I am so nervous but I have been practicing.
Hi Alex - you're going to do awesome! And a Camry is a good car for a road test - not too big. Good luck on your test and be sure to let us know how it goes. Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thanks mate. Cheers.
You are most welcome my friend.
Thanks, Rick. I passed my road test. The examiner told me that I executed safe driving at all times. I didn't give him the chance to fail me. All because of your great videos. Thanks again.
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PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
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Hi Rick! I found your videos last week and I'm so happy I did. I have my behind-the-wheel test here in CA next week and was somewhat nervous. I watch your videos for reference and knowledge! You cleared up the confusion I had about turning right and left at intersections and right-of-ways. So very helpful and thankful I stumbled upon your channel :)
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Hey Rick ! All of your videos are so helpful and truly a bless for drive test. Many thanks for these wonderful explanatory videos which helped me pass my drive test.
Great job!
Thank you Manu for that heartfelt comment. It is your words and those of the other many smart drivers here that make all this possible. Congratulations on passing your road test, and we're wishing you many, many safe miles of safe driving. All the best, Cheers Rick
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I am going out for a drive now, the first time in many years. I will be very careful and remember all the points you have taught in your videos. Thank you for the reply. You are truly an awesome human being.
Hi lassics247 - thank you and all the best with your drive! Cheers Rick
Your videos really helped me a lot. I passed my exam!!!. Thank you
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PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
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Cheers!
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I can't thank you enough for your informative videos! keep it coming!
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Thank you!!! Thank you!!!!! I watched your videos and they really helped me, I passed the driving test!!!!
Hi Gicela Triana Reynoso - that is *_EXCELLENT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Always wondered about coming to a full stop or not. Thank you!
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I passed my g2 today. Your videos were extremely helpful. I wanted to make sure to thank you. :)
thank you very much, I passed my test because of you and your advice
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PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
This is awesome, I was worried about driving by myself for the first time today so started brushing up on driving the right of way. This video helped a lot and the fact I live in Vernon too its as if I had a one on one lesson from an instructor in Vernon 😆
Thank you so much for this video it helps a lot .
I love how you did so many examples.
Great video! Very clear and detailed instruction. Your camera is awesome as well. Thank you. This helps me a lot!!!!
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Thanks a lot for your super informative videos! Last night I watched your videos, so today my instructor was really happy with my improvements! He had no idea that I was watching your videos last night! Hahah
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Very good instructional video. I am a driving instructor and it's amazing at how many people don't stop, don't use their turn signal, try to squeeze into the bike lane, turn into the incorrect lane, etc. And for the impatient driver behind that will honk if you don't make the turn. Thanks for the video.
Hi Randy Shawn - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. As I tell smart drivers, it's not a matter of if other drivers are going to execute unpredictable actions, but when. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
In Ontario, you’re not required by law to turn right on a red light. Some may say by not turning on a red light you are impeding with the regular flow of traffic. My advice to them is I rather be safe than sorry and they can honk all they want.
Hi Wloogal - Thank you for your comment. Actually, you're NOT required to turn on a red in any place in the world. You can always wait for the green, as you said. But it is a courtesy to go if you can. All the best, Cheers Rick
Bro it’s the exact same as turning on a green light all you have to do is look to your left, be careful and COMMIT
Ok this was my very same question what if u want to wait it out? Will u get dinged on a driving test for waiting it out? I think a right turn on red is more for someone with lots of experience already
And California
I almost caused a wreck today because I was trying to turn right on red but the person in the lane to the left of me (waiting for the light to turn green to go right) pulled wayyy out over the line and I was looking to my left (my view was impaired due to the person blocking my view) and I guess the person behind me wanted me to hurry up so they laid on the horn and I went and I didn’t see a car coming from the left and they had to slam on their brakes for me. I feel very bad about it and I’m nervous to ever drive again I get so nervous and jittery
let him wait don't rush because cars behind you are trying to rush you . Becareful next time whenever it happens to me i just stay calm and care about my safety first
This happened to me just now & I feel so bad. I went only becuz they honked their horn at me.
I hope the person who honked st you got into an accident later.
I feel most of the time the person behind you doesn't usually have the clear view that you do as being the car in front and watch out for your own safety and go when you feel and know for sure it is clear and if they honk just don't pay attention to them being impatient .
I dont care if people honk when i know im right
I am learning driving and I really appreciate your clear explanation, thank you 🙏🏻
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I’m so memorized by the mountains, large hills and SNOW😱 (I live in a small town in Georgia) so every time I watch your videos, I get distracted by lookin at them! Tho my drivers test is on 9/3/2k19 😭 and I WILL SURVIVE!! 💪
Hi erica thalia lopez gomez - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome on your test my friend. And yes, it is very pretty here indeed. At the same time, there are many beautiful features in small town GA too my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much, this information helped a lot i have an upcoming driving test 2 weeks from now
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Taking your road test in a city? You may have to demonstrate that you can turn right at an intersection on a red light. Learn the correct procedure and how to give the right-of-way to all other road users - watch the video. Still, if you're not comfortable turning on the red, you CAN wait for the green light. Cheers Rick
thanks, very helpful!
Hi Rick , it's me again , after I failed my first attempt . I do always watch ur video, and turning into intersection with red light is one of my mistakes , but after I watch this , I'm really confident that I gonna fast my 2nd attempt on October 2 . Wish me luck . I subscribed btw .
Hi Kenji Xiu - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. Welcome to the smart driver community. And yes, we're confident that you going to pass here in the month of October. If there's anything further we can help with, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
can you make right turn on red from a center lane that normally goes straight across or left . There is also a short separate right turn curb lane .
I have anxiety in driving and you made it so easy . Thank you
Hi Vi Cabezas - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much it is really helpful
Hi @Relax00653 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, could you please explain positioning when turning?. That part isn’t clear, I need thorough explanation of it. When do I start turning the steering wheel to execute this maneuver?. Please.
Wow I lear with the video some staff thank you
Hi man
Nice work liked your video I god my license in florida in first attempt you video helped a lot
Thanks much
Hi Vijay sharma - that is FABULOUS news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I had this confusion today itself of being turning on red and here is your video! Thanks.
Hi Himanshu Pandey - thank you for your comment. I'm happy to hear that the video was timely. And I trust the information will prove helpful. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I love your videos. They help me to not be so nervous about driving. Cause I would HATE to be confused while on the roads.😪😑
Hi Cassandra Davis - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thank you Rick will do!
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You are awesome!! Thank you!!.. I like the way you teaching... Your confidence...
You are so welcome! Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I failed once ..I hope I will pass on my second attempt.. I am always nervous...
Thank you so much you are very help full
This is so awesome, so many real life cases to learn from!
Hi @slimjimjimslim5923 - glad to help. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
This made me clear... thank u😊
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Great lessons.thanks
Hi Lillian Akandinda - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Wow, thank you so much for making these videos! They've helped me a ton, and no doubt have helped many thousands of other people as well. If you have a sec, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about making a left turn from a side road onto a main road (and across multiple lanes of traffic) vs. making a right turn followed by a subsequent U-turn. Given the often unpredictable and sometimes unsafe/illegal driving on the road from other drivers, coupled with busy traffic times -- do you think a right turn followed by a subsequent U-turn might be a safer/better option in some scenarios? Thanks! :)
I really love watching your driving tips videos. They are very helpful. My road test is in two weeks, so I'm in the extreme practice mode right now, haha. I always dread right turns on red lights. Even though I'm a pretty good driver already, sometimes I fail with my timing on red light right turns. I see no cross traffic and think that no one comes from up front, but then as soon as I move into the intersection, the cars from the opposite side start turning left. I think my reaction time is still just quite slow, so I'm making sure I get lots of practice on these specifically. I'm in California, so I really don't know what it's like in Canada, but can you still choose not to make a right turn on red if you don't feel confident? Some RUclips instructors say that it's completely okay to not turn if you don't feel you want to do it.
Hi Aleksandra Fernandez - apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and compliment. Yes - it is okay to not turn on the red if you don't feel comfortable for whatever reason. You are totally entitled to wait until the green. If there is any further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
if the opposite side has a left turn signal, it is THEIR right of way. if they don't it is YOUR right of way... that is correct right?
Hi Rick!!! Thanks for this video!!! Another question though, how do you know if there is an Advance Green in front of you?? Thanks Rick!!!! Have a great day!!!
Hi Claudia Valle - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your query. You can't know for sure, however, if there is a dedicated left turning lane, it is often accompanied by an advanced left turn lane. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/JMC56argXVk/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Even though I passed my driver test 4 years ago I still come back to these video here and there. Almost got hit cause the person behind me didn't turn in right lane first then go into the left lane I did it the right way. The person had time to hit the horn but not the brakes & had the nerve to high beam me I ignored the person just shaked my head in disappointment
Thank you for this. I have a few questions though with regards to oncoming traffic: how do we know if the oncoming traffic has an advanced green? What if they do not indicate their intent to turn left? Also, with regards to through traffic, how to tell if their light turned red other than them stopping? What to do if they don't indicate? Thank you in advance.
Hi Regina EG - Thank you for your questions. Consider taking this course and we'll be more than happy to help you out: www.smartdrivetest.com/new-drivers/smarter-driver-package All the best, Cheers Rick
I almost crashed today because I didn't realize I also had to look ahead for left-turning vehicles. Thanks so much for the video!
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thank you
Passed my G Test today. Thanks for your video❤❤❤
Hi Livin Varghese - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Tnx for your videos,but can we turn on red on (T) intersection which means if the way is just going right and left ,its block opposite of my way ?
Thank you very much.
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Thanks good video!
Hi Mobile Gamer707 - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi rick, say I'm turning right on red in a slip lane. Do I stop before or after the crosswalk if I am driving a smaller four door car?
Thank you so much
Hi beautiful ethiopia forever - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
When you shoulder check are you looking out the window beside you or the window behind?
good information. at 4 way intersections always gotta make sure to look to the left for people coming straight, look ahead for people turning left, and look right for people u turning
I am going to do the road test in October 17th 2020 but I am a little bit nervous. I do everything but parallel parking is so scary and people are disappointing me so bad but your videos work really good
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Hi Rick, thanks for these great videos. Question: if you’re making a right or left turn and pedestrians are crossing the street, do you have to wait for them to completely be off the road? Let’s say, you’re doing a right turn on green and the pedestrian is exiting on the other side of the road almost having completed their cross. Thanks!
Hi Christina Ha - This video provides a thorough answer ruclips.net/video/tjgFps8i2MY/видео.html
If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers!
Great video. Rick, when turning right on a red light, is it necessary to wait until both lanes of the oncoming traffic (from the left) have cleared before making the turn? I ask because drivers are not supposed to change lanes at an intersection.
Hi Sean - thanks for your comment and great question. No, you don't have to wait for the traffic to clear in the far lane; however, do pull into the space between the vehicles in that lane. In other words, do not turn right beside another vehicle. See this video for an example: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick!!! I passed!!!! Thank you for all those awesome videos!! I will continue to watch them!
Hi Hannah Strumner - that is SUPER news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and preparation. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Smart Drive Test Yes I passed in Idaho and I am probably going to go to go on a road trip this summer to Washington!
Hi Hannah - Thank you for your reply. Idaho is a great state. You'll love the drive to Washington. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test can you do a video on most common ways to get into accident just so we all know the best ways to avoid those common errors people make
Sincere apologies for the lateness of getting back to you here on your request. This video will help you out my friend: ruclips.net/video/X0dwvkvZl3U/видео.html The presentation starts at 5:29. How have the first few months of driving been going? Cheers Rick
Excellent 👌 nice presentation 👌 nice 👌 driving tips
Thank you so much 👍Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Almost got into a wreck attempting this, my teacher said go there was pedestrians tried to turn right as we went the light changed and the person stepped off the curb.. the person you drive with makes a huge difference when learning how to drive.
Thank you for this video! Do you have any tips on how to tell for sure who has a green light or how long to wait? Or do you suggest that if there are any cars in the lanes going forward from the left or the left turners from the front that I should just wait even if one of them might also be on red? Because sometimes when I'm checking for oncoming traffic, the cars to my left are stopped and haven't moved for a couple seconds, but then when I try to turn, they suddenly start moving because I waited too long. I can't tell if it's because the left turners had a green because by the time I get there, they have all turned I'm assuming
Hi Jenny - Thank you for your comment and query. I would suggest having a look at these sets of videos: ruclips.net/video/kKCNrHYsoOU/видео.html&list=PL0x-bChcUvwECMQN9s--ZlXKRYGNvXaOB&index=2 And these for left turns: ruclips.net/video/QQskdDGE6LY/видео.html If the question persists, drop us a note and we'll get you the answer. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Normally a light is red or green for 60 seconds!
Thanks
Hi Simon Brhane - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very useful, thanks🙏
You are most welcome. Drop us a note if you have questions. Cheers Rick
Thank you very much!
Hi @VHM777 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey there Rick! VERY important video for new drivers. I certainly had a big challenge when turning right on red when I was a new driver. I think that this is probably one of the top challenging things for new drivers since firstly, it is dangerous if not done properly, and secondly, it is sometimes difficult to know what all is going on in the intersection. What I mean is that the driver needs to know for sure who has the green light before they turn. Usually, cross traffic has the green, however, when they get amber, the new driver might still be looking for traffic from there, and possibly not noticed the amber, and wonder why traffic is stopping, and just be super confused as to what is happening. I know this because it happened to me when I was first learning to drive. I actually made a HUGE blunder, almost causing an accident because of this. Also, often, just like in the video, the oncoming traffic gets advanced green, and since one turning on the red cannot see this, it may be confusing, and for a new driver even more so. After that incident, I am super cautious when turning right on red. My best tip for new drivers would be to KNOW FOR SURE who has the green light, and that way you know who you have to yield to. Overall, be extra cautious when performing this manoeuvre because it certainly isn't the safest one out there.
Hi Kyle Crasto - thank you for that awesome comment with the great information. That will be really helpful for new drivers learning how to drive. It really augments the information presented in the video. How's the driving around solo going? Stay well, all the best, Cheers Rick
No worries! The driving solo is going pretty well. A good feeling of independence. In fact, I was at the bus stop at the corner of an intersection yesterday, there was nothing to do so I decided I might as well watch how drivers turning at the red light haha. At one point, the light was red and oncoming traffic had the advanced green, however a guy was deciding whether to turn right on the red. He was looking to the left thinking cross traffic had green. However, of course cross traffic has stopped since it it advanced green for oncoming. So, he decided "Well, screw it I'm gonna turn" without realizing oncoming traffic had advanced green. He realized a little too late, when he had completed the turn. Even though there were a couple lanes on the new road, the left turning vehicle came very close to this guy. That's why I just wanted to point out it's super important to know who has the green light, and if you don't know, just don't turn.
Hey Kyle - thanks for the comment. That's a good point that you raised. If a vehicle is turning right on the red, and the opposing traffic has the advanced green onto multi-lanes, it is important for the right turning traffic to turn in beside the spaces of the left turning vehicles - not in beside the vehicles. It's a defensive move. You can see that in this video: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html Thanks for all your great comments. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Kyle - did you get a response to this comment...I'm sure I replied!?! Thanks Cheers Rick
Kyle Crasto I
And while we are talking about turning right on red, just a cautionary tip on the regulatory sign which says "No Turn on Red". Often times, as a beginner, I used to end up completely ignoring this sign (of course inadvertently) while turning right on red, and I believe it happens majorly because of our prime attention focused on watching the traffic and pedestrians/bikes/etc. As a matter of fact, this was the very main reason I flunked my driving test in my first attempt!
Long story short, just making sure we pay attention to the regulatory signs, if any, that restrict turning on red, is very very important to avoid possible mishap (and of course, a red light violation ticket ;))... All the best!!
Note: The above at least applies here in California. Not sure if there's any similar rule in other regions.
Hi Milton Raj - thank you for your poignant comment. And you are absolutely correct - there is so much going on for new drivers at intersections that they often miss the sign that prohibits a right turn on a red light. And the signs are often small and not well located, thus making them easy to miss if you're not specifically looking for it. Thanks for the great advice and experience. If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Milton Raj Yes so true I failed the first time too for the same exact reason
Do you have any tips for paying more attention to those regulatory signs? I don't ignore them but alot of times I only notice the speed limits.
Thanks, I passed my road test today.
Hi quiambaomc - that's awesome news. Thank you so much for sharing. Be sure to take some time out to celebrate. If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best wit you newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks.
Hi Saso Saso - You are very welcome my friend. We're so happy that you're part of the smart driver community. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
hey mr. rick, I need help with forward parking in a parking lot because I sometimes my car is not straight in the middle. could you offer me some advices on how to do a perfect parking? thanks
Hi Rajan Eligado - thank you for your comment and query. Start with this video: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html When you can hit the 2X4 most of the time, than move onto the parking video: ruclips.net/video/qn1oIDW4rH0/видео.html If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the video.Often , at right turns on red light , there is a car that is going straight ( on my left) and has pulled up far enough , obstructing my sight line . Therefore, I am under the notion that it is not safe to creep forward cause maybe there are pedestrians crossing the street. What would be the wise thing to do in that case??
Thank you in advance.
Thank you very much for this precious information, however, I have a question, In the case of turning to the right and the light is red, the street is empty, but there are pedestrians on the other side starting to cross the street. The question is, should I wait for him to cross the street? because he is far from me.thank you again, God bless you
Hi dear turning right on red light if some one is coming and crossing from other side or st where should I stop
I had my driving test yesterday and I failed because I didn't come to a complete stop. Thanks for this video. I feel more confident to try again.
Hi Bee's World - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this vid: ruclips.net/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/видео.html
PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
What if it is a wide lane can you sneak beside a stopped vehicle?
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How would you know if they have a green arrow or a green? They could be yielding to you as you are oncoming traffic but you're waiting for them to go assuming they have a green arrow??
Hi Shallδ - Thank you for your question. If the other side of the intersection has an advanced green, your light will be red. Therefore, you'll be sitting at a red light and the other traffic will be moving through the intersection completing a left-hand turn. Often--but not always--if there is a left turning lane, there will be an advanced green. But this isn't a hard and fast rule. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
How will I know if the across traffic has a green arrow? Thanks. All your videos are so helpful. More power to you.
Hi Ces D. - thank you for your comment and your excellent query. You will know because you are sitting at a red light and the left turning traffic is proceeding through the intersection without looking at the oncoming traffic. And often, but not always, there's a left turning lane on the other side of the intersection too. If you have further question, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Cheers Rick
I'm here for a knowledge refresh. I failed my first attempt for class 2 because I had some bad habits from driving for 30+ years. One being taking both hands of the wheel to adjust my head band at a stop sign ( 🤯 woops ) and I had another when I stopped at a stop light to turn right, a cube van was beside me, I pulled ahead looking around the van and then went. The examiner called it 'turn right on road without stopping.' 🤷♀ He said I should have stopped in front of the van and check every thing as well as shoulder checks. So treating that situation as a yield after the stop was wrong, and be more obvious with the shoulder checks, even though I've seen city busses do it all the time :P I did stop before I snuck ahead to see around the van, The van was over the stop line but the stop line wasn't very visible. I'm in Prince George BC, the snow and slush makes the lines hard to see. I have another test coming next Monday. The head band is coming off and I may get whiplash from the shoulder checks lol ( Granny school bus driver is the plan lol )
how do you know that the person on the other side has an advance green arrow? just see if they start turning before you or what?
Hi Michael Mains - Thank you for your comment and query. You will be facing a red light and the traffic on the other side of the intersection will be turning left. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for this question, I too got the same doubt
I also have the same querry?
My instructor asked me to move into bicycle lane and as right as I can (2 ft within curb) and block it before turning right? Is that correct? I'm in Wisconsin.
Hi! You mentioned that if your left view is impaired due to blockage, it is advised to move a bit forward to watch out for upcoming traffic before making the turn. Does this mean that it is acceptable to block the crosswalk while waiting for the road to clear up? (because you’re basically passing across the white line to get a better view)
Taking my test tomorrow, I couldn’t find any answers for this 🙏🏼
Good luck on your driver's test. Yes, if you've stopped at the correct stopping position and the road is clear of pedestrians, you can move forward to see. If the traffic is busy, you can wait for the green light. If it's not busy, then you will have to turn. Drop back and let us know how it goes on your test. Cheers Rick
Hi again Rick. :) In the case of a road test, the intersection I'm wondering about involves the east/west traffic(i'll be faced north at south end of intersection) having advance green left turns. On a road test, am I able to turn right(i'm heading north, turning east) as the east/west traffic turns on their advance green? I hope you can visualize this....again, thank you!!
I can visualize - as I stated, you only have to come to a complete stop once, and if the way is clear after you creep forward, you can proceed. All the best, Cheers Rick
thanks a lot for replay! and for your time!!!
at 3:47, do you see that stop light (that turned green) thats on the pole but a bit lower, if it was a red light would I stop and wait for it to turn green or do i go during the red light, like am i allowed to cross a red light in that situation
When turning right on a red light or even if the light turns green after turning can I drive directly to the left lane instead of staying on the right lane? I ask because when I leave my daughter at school I turn right and immediately I drive to the left lane because I need to turn left at the next traffic light.
I am curious about the expression you use at the end of your videos: "Pick the best answer, not necessarily the right answer". Is it applicable to driving only or do you tend to apply it in your daily life as well?
Hi Mamnoon Raza - Thank you for your query. This video will help my friend: ruclips.net/video/PvsWqgZ11ow/видео.html And yes, you can apply the thinking to life as well my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video :D I got my driving license in January this year (in Sweden), and two weeks ago went to US (Florida) for first time and had the chance to drive. Never knew this about turning right on red light until right before I was gonna take over the wheels and drive. I see it's actually not passing the red light itself as the red lights as they're on other side of intersection, meanwhile in Sweden we have it right before we drive out which kind of make sense. Ofc still not possible to do left turns on red light ahead in US, which kind of anyway makes sense.
So by my understanding, I can always turn right on an intersection (in Florida/US) unless there's sign telling me not to or if there's a red right arrow (and the sense to give way to the cars on the green light ofc)?
Hi Emil N - Thank you for your comment. And congratulations on passing your road test in Swedent. And yes, you can turn right on a red light after a complete stop, giving the right-of-way to all other road users. And as you stated, there aren't any signs prohibiting the turn. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy driving in the United States. All the best, Cheers Rick
Glad you found out! And yess the laws in Sweden and Florida are completely different!
Hey Rick!!Preparing for a rod test G next week,I watching your videos and learning how to pass it.Wanna say thanks ,it is great to find such tutorial.
Hi Daniil Ilchik - Thank you for your comment and compliment. You're going to do awesome this week on your road test. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey rick, question about your comment on using the bike lane. The California hand book says I am allowed to drive in a bike lane for 200 feet in certain cases one of which is turning right. Now the broken white lines usually are only for 50 feet before the light, and watching a certain driving test on RUclips , the person got negative marking because they didn't occupy the bike lane well before. Does your comment on the bike lane occupying apply to where you are from and can you have a look at the California hand book to make sure what I say is true please!! Amazing work btw.
hey rick. does this also apply to a doghouse light when the only light that is on is the top red one and there are no signs saying one cannot make the turn?
i passed the tex by score 96 for the fist time, thank u very much!
Hi Michelle R. - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and excellent score. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Do I need to check my mirror when I do the shoulder check right before the turn?
Hi Rick . This is extremely helpful. I have a question. Is it necessary to turn right at the red light ? at the driving test can I stay till it turn Green ? as my understanding it's an option , not an obligation , right ? Thank you
If it's busy, you can wait for the green; if traffic's quiet, you have to turn on red. Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
While right turning , there were no cars in the intersection and as soon as I turned , the left turning traffic started too . So should I stop again or keep moving .
watched this couple days ago, and take the test today. And I failed, instead of doing a full stop, I did a rolling stop on the red light. I thought it would be OK to do it since I'm turning right. I guess I'm wrong because that's what the examiner comment about me. Hopefully next time I'll got it right, and make sure not to forget it.
Hey Rick! I noticed every time you turned right you turned straight onto the lane closest to the curb, is this mandatory? Or can I turn onto any lane when turning right? Drivers test tomorrow and this is the only thing I'm doubting.
Hi Airborn Master - Thank you for your comment and query. When turning, it's right lane to right lane, and left lane to left lane. If the lane is blocked by parked cars on a right move over after you make the turn. And for a left, move over to the right lane after turning left. You're going to do awesome on your test. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I passed! Thanks for the Road Test Smart videos!
Hi Airborn Master - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Question Rick. While positioning to make a right hand turn into a 3 to 4 lane road is it recommended to allow yourself at least two lanes (clear) before making the turn to minimize the chances of cars who are riding in the outermost lane from suddenly moving into the lane you are turning into? Thank you in advance.
Vehicles are not legally allowed to change lanes in an intersection, so you do have a right-of-way to turn right on red as long as all incumbent traffic is in any lane other than your destination lane, and there are no pedestrians who have a right-of-way that takes priority over your right-of-way.
That said, it's better to remain stopped for a right-on-red, if you ever have any doubts that it is safe to make the turn. Treat it like you would any other stop sign. In most states, right-on-red is optional, and you are legally allowed to stay stopped and wait for green. But a testing agent might judge you with their own bias.
hey rick i have a question?so for example your coming to a stop at a red light camera.there is no camera behind me.it’s on the other side of the street on the far left side.i was at a stop and accidentally went threw the light thinking it was green.the camera was very far so i didn’t see any flash.maybe you have better knowledge on this.