Before turning left on red where allowed, what must you do?

• A. Stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians.
• B. Proceed immediately if no cars nearby.
• C. Yield to traffic only, not pedestrians.
• D. Honk to warn pedestrians.

Answer: (A)

Before turning left on red where allowed, you must come to a complete stop and yield to traffic on the cross street and to any pedestrians who are crossing or about to cross. Only when the way is clear and the signal permits the turn should you proceed, making the turn safely into the proper lane. This ensures you don’t conflict with vehicles or people who have the right of way. Rushing the turn or honking to warn pedestrians isn’t a substitute for yielding, and proceeding immediately if no cars are nearby is illegal and unsafe. If left on red isn’t allowed at that intersection, you may not turn at all.