What are the rules for making a right turn in a car?
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When making a right turn in a car, you need to observe the traffic lights at the intersection. If there is a traffic officer directing traffic, follow their instructions. If the intersection only has circular red, yellow, and green traffic lights, you can proceed directly with the right turn. If the intersection has arrow signal lights, you must follow the arrow light’s indication to make the right turn. If the right-turn arrow light is red, you cannot turn right; when the right-turn arrow light turns off or changes to green, you can proceed with the turn. Below are some precautions for making a right turn in a car: 1. Check for oncoming straight vehicles from the left in advance: Many traffic accidents at intersections involve vehicles in the process of turning. Many new drivers fail to look for oncoming straight vehicles from the left when turning right and take a wide turning arc, which can lead to collisions where they are fully at fault. 2. Also, check the crosswalk for any pedestrians about to cross: This is something many new drivers overlook. Right-turning vehicles are usually in the far-right lane. If the light ahead is red, although you can still turn right, pedestrians on the crosswalk may have a green light to cross. Vehicles waiting at the light may block your view of pedestrians coming from the opposite side, so always take a glance before turning to avoid sudden appearances in front of your car. 3. When turning right, don’t ignore left-turning vehicles from the opposite lane: This is a traffic rule—left-turning vehicles from the opposite direction have the right of way. Therefore, always check for oncoming left-turning vehicles in advance to avoid taking a wide turn and colliding with them.
