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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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.
Hi Dan Balan - that is *_FABULOUSLY STELLAR_* 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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I’m 47, a beginner driver and about to finish my 14-hour practical driving course (8 hours for basic and 6 hours for advanced). Since it’s very expensive to take additional courses, I’m just relying on YT videos to acquire additional knowledge. Good thing that I came across your channel and your videos are helping me a lot! Here in the Philippines, most roads are narrow with a lot of obstacles, poor road conditions and uneducated drivers. So put them all together, a very challenging situation especially for someone like me. What you impart in your tutorials adds more confidence and better understanding to what I’ve learned in driving school. Learning is a continuous process so I’m gonna stay tuned to your channel from now on and for as long as I can drive. Stay safe, Rick, and warm hugs from the 🇵🇭!
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: th-cam.com/video/Qf9b63bJ-oY/w-d-xo.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: th-cam.com/video/HABPPIUhIIE/w-d-xo.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.
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
Hi Muthu Kumaran Subramaniam - that is *_TERRIFIC_* 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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hi mohammad tailakh - 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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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
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
Hey thank you sir August I just passed my N road test here in Coquitlam thanks so much for your professional content and driving education tutorials for the purposes of the road test! For those about to go or practicing for it, it really isn’t that bad after you practice and put your mind at ease. This N represents location freedom and near infinite opportunity in the hustlin’ bustlin’ world, so be thankful you have so much support online and in your locale to help you realize this freedom. Cheers!
Hi Tyler Timelord - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER_* 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 in Coquitlam? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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
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 .
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
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
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.
Rick, I can't believe how LUCKY I am to have found all your tremendously helpful videos. You are an AWESOME instructor. You explain everything so clearly. I have never had anyone been able to teach me all the basics so well. I have always been afraid to drive even though I have a license. I think by learning from all these super videos, I will be equipped to drive safely. Thanks again.
Hi Classics247 - thank you for your comment and stupendous compliment. I'm happy to hear that you will pursue driving!! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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.
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
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 :)
Hi Libby92Yehca - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. 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
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
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
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
Hi underthenorthernstar - Thank you for your comment. 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 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: th-cam.com/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/w-d-xo.html PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
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: th-cam.com/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/w-d-xo.html Thanks for all your great comments. All the best, Cheers Rick
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
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
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
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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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
Hi Jen Hernandez-Dela Cruz - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
When turning right into a 3 lane road, if there are cars coming in the two left lanes but not the right lane you're turning into can you still go or have to wait for all 3 lanes to be cleared?
Any time there is no conflicting traffic, you can proceed after stopping when right-on-red is allowed. If the vehicles entering the destination road, are all entering other lanes, they are not conflicting traffic, and you can proceed.
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
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
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: th-cam.com/video/PvsWqgZ11ow/w-d-xo.html And yes, you can apply the thinking to life as well my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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 😆
1:40 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
So on the driver test your able to take the turn just stop look for cars and people move up if you can’t see the whole street and if clear but still red you can go?
Hey, Rick! I often make the mistake of turning right on red as the cars on the opposite end of the intersection are turning left on an advanced green light. What's a good way of telling if their light is green to turn left before I make my right turn? Also, is it okay for me to choose not to turn right on red for any reason and just wait for the green?
Hi Zero T - Thank you for your comment and query. The best way to tell is if the left-turning drivers aren't hesitating; and that you're at a complex intersection. Most of the time you only get an advanced green at a complex intersection. Another sign is a line of left turning cars, and they're just going. And yes, if you don't want to turn right on the red, you can wait for the green light before proceeding. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Before turning right make sure you come to a complete stop and if it permits you to turn proceed, you do not need too if you wish not too and wait for the light to turn green. I know some places they do not allow you to turn right on red check your traffic laws!! All the best- good luck
Anytime I am outside California I never turn on red, because not all US states allow it. I know that New York does not permit right turns on red, which does annoy a lot of those from out of state, and the Canadian province of Quebec does not allow right on red. The idea of allowing right on red was cooked up by enviromentalists as a gas saving anti-pollution measure in the 1970s.
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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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'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 )
Hey sir! I’m not sure if you’re still able to answer my question but what if you’re going to turn right on a red but the other side of the intersection is making a left. Do we wait for all the cars that are on the other side of the intersection to turn left and then proceed or can we still turn at the same as them as long as we go in the first lane? Sorry if my question is a bit confusing I can’t really explain it well😅
If there is a continuous stream of cars turning left in to the lane to which you'd like to turn right, you have last priority to turn. You wait until it is completely clear, and you can complete your turn without interfering with any of the left turners. You have last priority when turning right on red. Treat it as a stop sign, and proceed only when there is no conflicting traffic of any kind, or when other traffic has gestured to tell you to go. If the next left turner is way behind a stream of straight travelers, and there's plenty of gap time for you to turn right on red, go for it. No need to wait for every possible left turner. Same is true if the left turners don't even have a destination in your lane, and you can turn right without any conflict. There's a convention for which lane the left turners are supposed to use as their destination, based on which lane they used for initiating the turn.
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?
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: th-cam.com/video/X0dwvkvZl3U/w-d-xo.html The presentation starts at 5:29. How have the first few months of driving been going? Cheers Rick
Very few people come to a full stop! It is not enforced so it is getting much worse with each passing year. I'm always worried that someone is going to rear end me cause I always do stop.
Hi Cam V - Thank you for your comment and concern. As you're slowing in preparation to come to a stop, be sure to keep an eye on the centre mirror to see that the vehicles behind you too are coming to a stop. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Red arrows prohibit turns of the specific kind indicated by the arrow. The right-on-red rule applies for when red is a generic red circle. Some parts of Canada use squares instead of circles, to make the red light more color-blind friendly. When your direction has a green circle, but you have a red left arrow, you wait until your red arrow clears before you proceed with a left turn, even if there is no conflicting traffic. When your direction has a red right arrow, that means the same thing as "no right on red".
Yeah actually I almost caused a wreck today while trying to turn right at an intersection but there was a red light and I almost crashed into another car. Thanks for the video it was really helpful
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 TH-cam 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
Can you explain how to yield on right turn yield islands in a commercial vehicle?? Let’s say it’s a red light and you are turning right in a semi on those yield islands. Do you completely stop behind the crosswalk until light turns green or do you stop and go up if you see no pedestrians??
Hi HD - in a rig you're normally not going to turn right on a red light my friend. Most of the time you're going to wait for the green. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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
See this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/ynynZGrOLFA/w-d-xo.html And see this one for scanning: th-cam.com/video/TrtgVbd87SY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
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
1:39 how u know if the car turning left is going to go. I had an automatic fail on my driving test because I went right when the car opposite side went but I thought he wasn’t going to go because it has been 3 seconds and he hasn’t moved.
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.
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.
Rick, if you are in a single lane and attempting to go straight at a stop sign or red light, can a vehicle pull to the right of you to turn right essentially having two cars in a single lane?
You probably mentioned this and I missed it. But MUST you turn on a red light if there is the chance or is it ok to wait until a green light even if others honk at you? I'm a tourist driving in the US.
No, but you do have to GIVE WAY to all other road users (pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooters, etc.) and then proceed when the way is clear. So be sure to scan the intersection as you're approaching, map road users and track their movement. If you're the least bit unsure, simply stop. Drop us a note if we can help further, or you have questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
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.
Turning right from a two lane road (two lane in each direction) onto another two lane road. I have a red light and to apposing traffic has an advanced green. Should I proceed into the right lane and assume the car with the advanced green will turn into the left lane or do I have to give the right of way to the traffic with the advanced green.
Your question is somewhat similar to the one I have, but I noticed that you have not received a reply yet. I have the advanced green left turn arrow. The traffic across from me has the red light. I'm turning onto a two lane road, but I need to turn into the right lane closest to the curb in order to make the next right turn 10 feet ahead. The car opposite me turns right at the same time as I'm turning left on my advanced green arrow. We almost sideswipe each other. I want to blow, but I don't know who's wrong. This has happened to me twice at this intersection, so I call the police department. The officer said that the other car can turn right on red as long as they enter the lane closest to them even if I have a dedicated, advanced green arrow to turn left onto a two lane road. I didn't agree with this because I believe that green arrow trumps red light, but I had no code or ordinance to prove my point. Is the officer correct?
i took my driving test today (im from cali) and i failed because i turned on red. she said it was a critical error and would have been fine if it was at least yellow. there was no “no turn on red sign” and there were no people. im retaking it tomorrow in a different location. is waiting until its green wrong? or should i turn right on red?
Hi diana e. c. - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license today. You CAN wait for the light to turn green before turning. All the best, Cheers Rick
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?
Hello, can I ask if it would be a fail or points deducted during a road test if I chose not to turn on a red light? So if I just waited instead for the light to go green and then went? Thank you for the videos I have yet to learn to drive in the US and will be doing so soon!
You are legally allowed to stay at the red light and wait for green, and in theory, the examiner shouldn't be docking you points for doing this. But if you are needlessly waiting at a right turn, when it is immediately obvious that you can proceed, the examiner may judge you with their own biases, and see this as a sign that you lack confidence. By contrast, if you are faced with an intersection with heavy traffic, where you feel most comfortable playing it safe and waiting until your green light, that is your best move. No need to shoe-horn your way in to the narrow window of opportunity to make the turn legally, even if it is possible. Remember, treat right-on-red as if it were a stop sign, and only proceed if there is no conflicting traffic. All other traffic including pedestrians have the right-of-way before you do, when taking right-on-red.
Hi Jaxon Wood - no, you don't have to stop the second time, simply treat it as a YIELD. Go slow, observe and be read to give way if another road user appears. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hello, I take my driving test in ohio next week. Would you rather me wait to let the traffic light to turn green to turn right on my test or can I do what you did when you turn right on red in my test?
Hi Jonathan Coleman - Thank you for your question. You can do either my friend. If you're more comfortable waiting for the green, you can do that too. You don't have to go if you're not comfortable and there's simply too much going on my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
You can turn right on a red after giving way to all other road users. The only place you can't is the Island of Montreal in Quebec, Canada and the 5 boroughs in New York. If you're not comfortable turning on red, you can wait for the green. Cheers Rick
Hi Nicole Funk - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. And yes, you can squeeze in beside the vehicle, but I would suggest that there be minimum 3' ft (1 metre) on either side of your vehicle if you're going to do that - especially on a road test.. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
One of my biggest struggles with right turns is I have a hard time figuring out how much I should turn the steering wheel to make sure the turn is executed properly so that I stay in my lane for the whole turn without crossing yellow lines or grazing the curb. Any tips for that?
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
There are 5 lanes, 5 lights. 3 left turn lanes and 2 right turns. There is a no right on red sign to the right of the light nearest the left turn. Does that apply to both right turn lanes or just the outside lane. My understanding is that the sign will be to the right of the light it applies to. Is this correct?
I failed my first test by 1 point and my instructor told me I wasn’t Turning correctly at the red light, but after watching this video this is exactly what I did 🤦♂️
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.
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.
What if the other side on the left is a at a flashing yellow, where they’re supposed to yield? Will they still have the right or way like when it’s green? I’m sorry if my question is confusing.
If the other side is facing a yellow, you're going to yield to oncoming traffic. Remember, you're facing a red which means that you have to stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding. All the best, Cheers Rick
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! If you turn right on a red light and there’s an island with triangles on the ground, do you fully stop before the crosswalk or slow down and yield? I can’t seem to find answers and my driving test is soon
Triangles on the pavement USUALLY mean it is the point you need to yield behind, like a stop line but you are not required to make a full stop if it is safe to proceed.
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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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.
Hi Dan Balan - that is *_FABULOUSLY STELLAR_* 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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I’m 47, a beginner driver and about to finish my 14-hour practical driving course (8 hours for basic and 6 hours for advanced). Since it’s very expensive to take additional courses, I’m just relying on YT videos to acquire additional knowledge. Good thing that I came across your channel and your videos are helping me a lot! Here in the Philippines, most roads are narrow with a lot of obstacles, poor road conditions and uneducated drivers. So put them all together, a very challenging situation especially for someone like me. What you impart in your tutorials adds more confidence and better understanding to what I’ve learned in driving school. Learning is a continuous process so I’m gonna stay tuned to your channel from now on and for as long as I can drive. Stay safe, Rick, and warm hugs from the 🇵🇭!
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: th-cam.com/video/Qf9b63bJ-oY/w-d-xo.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: th-cam.com/video/HABPPIUhIIE/w-d-xo.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.
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
Your videos really helped me a lot. I passed my exam!!!. Thank you
Hi Muthu Kumaran Subramaniam - that is *_TERRIFIC_* 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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
thank you very much, I passed my test because of you and your advice
Hi mohammad tailakh - 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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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.
Hey thank you sir August I just passed my N road test here in Coquitlam thanks so much for your professional content and driving education tutorials for the purposes of the road test! For those about to go or practicing for it, it really isn’t that bad after you practice and put your mind at ease. This N represents location freedom and near infinite opportunity in the hustlin’ bustlin’ world, so be thankful you have so much support online and in your locale to help you realize this freedom.
Cheers!
Hi Tyler Timelord - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER_* 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 in Coquitlam? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I passed my g2 today. Your videos were extremely helpful. I wanted to make sure to thank you. :)
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 love how you did so many examples.
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
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
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.
Rick, I can't believe how LUCKY I am to have found all your tremendously helpful videos. You are an AWESOME instructor. You explain everything so clearly. I have never had anyone been able to teach me all the basics so well. I have always been afraid to drive even though I have a license. I think by learning from all these super videos, I will be equipped to drive safely. Thanks again.
Hi Classics247 - thank you for your comment and stupendous compliment. I'm happy to hear that you will pursue driving!! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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
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
Hi Ortance Ivonne - you are most welcome my friend. You're going to do awesome. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
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 :)
Hi Libby92Yehca - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much, this information helped a lot i have an upcoming driving test 2 weeks from now
Hi Sir Dinzhi - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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
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
Just freaking turn it is that simple, why would you just sit there and not turn knowing that you can.
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
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
Always wondered about coming to a full stop or not. Thank you!
Hi underthenorthernstar - Thank you for your comment. 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
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: th-cam.com/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/w-d-xo.html
PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
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: th-cam.com/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/w-d-xo.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
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
That's brilliant news. So happy to hear that we could help out my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
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.
His videos make me so happy
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
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!
Hi sebaceous gland - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
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?
@@michaelmains6950 good question that’s what I am wondering 🤔
I can't thank you enough for your informative videos! keep it coming!
Hi Jen Hernandez-Dela Cruz - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
When turning right into a 3 lane road, if there are cars coming in the two left lanes but not the right lane you're turning into can you still go or have to wait for all 3 lanes to be cleared?
Any time there is no conflicting traffic, you can proceed after stopping when right-on-red is allowed. If the vehicles entering the destination road, are all entering other lanes, they are not conflicting traffic, and you can proceed.
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 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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I am learning driving and I really appreciate your clear explanation, thank you 🙏🏻
Hi @alfredcheng5739 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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
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: th-cam.com/video/PvsWqgZ11ow/w-d-xo.html And yes, you can apply the thinking to life as well my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video! Very clear and detailed instruction. Your camera is awesome as well. Thank you. This helps me a lot!!!!
Hi JUST SAYING - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
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 😆
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
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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
So on the driver test your able to take the turn just stop look for cars and people move up if you can’t see the whole street and if clear but still red you can go?
Hey, Rick! I often make the mistake of turning right on red as the cars on the opposite end of the intersection are turning left on an advanced green light. What's a good way of telling if their light is green to turn left before I make my right turn? Also, is it okay for me to choose not to turn right on red for any reason and just wait for the green?
Hi Zero T - Thank you for your comment and query. The best way to tell is if the left-turning drivers aren't hesitating; and that you're at a complex intersection. Most of the time you only get an advanced green at a complex intersection. Another sign is a line of left turning cars, and they're just going. And yes, if you don't want to turn right on the red, you can wait for the green light before proceeding. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Here in the States, we also have the "Delayed Green" sign just below the traffic lights. This indicates oncoming traffic has an advanced green.
Before turning right make sure you come to a complete stop and if it permits you to turn proceed, you do not need too if you wish not too and wait for the light to turn green. I know some places they do not allow you to turn right on red check your traffic laws!! All the best- good luck
Easy solution to that is to wait the green light before turning right - problem solved
Anytime I am outside California I never turn on red, because not all US states allow it. I know that New York does not permit right turns on red, which does annoy a lot of those from out of state, and the Canadian province of Quebec does not allow right on red.
The idea of allowing right on red was cooked up by enviromentalists as a gas saving anti-pollution measure in the 1970s.
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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: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.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
Great lessons.thanks
Hi Lillian Akandinda - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, 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 )
Hey sir! I’m not sure if you’re still able to answer my question but what if you’re going to turn right on a red but the other side of the intersection is making a left. Do we wait for all the cars that are on the other side of the intersection to turn left and then proceed or can we still turn at the same as them as long as we go in the first lane? Sorry if my question is a bit confusing I can’t really explain it well😅
If there is a continuous stream of cars turning left in to the lane to which you'd like to turn right, you have last priority to turn. You wait until it is completely clear, and you can complete your turn without interfering with any of the left turners. You have last priority when turning right on red. Treat it as a stop sign, and proceed only when there is no conflicting traffic of any kind, or when other traffic has gestured to tell you to go.
If the next left turner is way behind a stream of straight travelers, and there's plenty of gap time for you to turn right on red, go for it. No need to wait for every possible left turner. Same is true if the left turners don't even have a destination in your lane, and you can turn right without any conflict. There's a convention for which lane the left turners are supposed to use as their destination, based on which lane they used for initiating the turn.
When you shoulder check are you looking out the window beside you or the window behind?
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: th-cam.com/video/X0dwvkvZl3U/w-d-xo.html The presentation starts at 5:29. How have the first few months of driving been going? Cheers Rick
Very few people come to a full stop! It is not enforced so it is getting much worse with each passing year. I'm always worried that someone is going to rear end me cause I always do stop.
Hi Cam V - Thank you for your comment and concern. As you're slowing in preparation to come to a stop, be sure to keep an eye on the centre mirror to see that the vehicles behind you too are coming to a stop. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. 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 .
Hi dear turning right on red light if some one is coming and crossing from other side or st where should I stop
Greatly helps ! What about turning right at a red arrow ?
Red arrows prohibit turns of the specific kind indicated by the arrow. The right-on-red rule applies for when red is a generic red circle. Some parts of Canada use squares instead of circles, to make the red light more color-blind friendly.
When your direction has a green circle, but you have a red left arrow, you wait until your red arrow clears before you proceed with a left turn, even if there is no conflicting traffic.
When your direction has a red right arrow, that means the same thing as "no right on red".
Yeah actually I almost caused a wreck today while trying to turn right at an intersection but there was a red light and I almost crashed into another car. Thanks for the video it was really helpful
Hi Lorenzo - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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 TH-cam 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?
Wow I lear with the video some staff thank you
Can you explain how to yield on right turn yield islands in a commercial vehicle?? Let’s say it’s a red light and you are turning right in a semi on those yield islands. Do you completely stop behind the crosswalk until light turns green or do you stop and go up if you see no pedestrians??
Hi HD - in a rig you're normally not going to turn right on a red light my friend. Most of the time you're going to wait for the green. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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
While we turn right - how to determine if vehicle coming in that same lane has a Advanced green left arrow?
Is it mirror signal shoulder check two times or signal mirror shoulder check two times ?
See this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/ynynZGrOLFA/w-d-xo.html And see this one for scanning: th-cam.com/video/TrtgVbd87SY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thank you
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
Do I need to check my mirror when I do the shoulder check right before the turn?
1:39 how u know if the car turning left is going to go. I had an automatic fail on my driving test because I went right when the car opposite side went but I thought he wasn’t going to go because it has been 3 seconds and he hasn’t moved.
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.
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.
Rick, if you are in a single lane and attempting to go straight at a stop sign or red light, can a vehicle pull to the right of you to turn right essentially having two cars in a single lane?
You probably mentioned this and I missed it. But MUST you turn on a red light if there is the chance or is it ok to wait until a green light even if others honk at you? I'm a tourist driving in the US.
If traffic's busy, you can wait for the green my friend. Cheers Rick
This made me clear... thank u😊
Hi Gyalmo VIjay Rangan - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Do we have to complete stop on green signal for right turn?
No, but you do have to GIVE WAY to all other road users (pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooters, etc.) and then proceed when the way is clear. So be sure to scan the intersection as you're approaching, map road users and track their movement. If you're the least bit unsure, simply stop. Drop us a note if we can help further, or you have questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks
Hi Simon Brhane - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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.
Turning right from a two lane road (two lane in each direction) onto another two lane road. I have a red light and to apposing traffic has an advanced green. Should I proceed into the right lane and assume the car with the advanced green will turn into the left lane or do I have to give the right of way to the traffic with the advanced green.
Your question is somewhat similar to the one I have, but I noticed that you have not received a reply yet.
I have the advanced green left turn arrow. The traffic across from me has the red light. I'm turning onto a two lane road, but I need to turn into the right lane closest to the curb in order to make the next right turn 10 feet ahead. The car opposite me turns right at the same time as I'm turning left on my advanced green arrow. We almost sideswipe each other. I want to blow, but I don't know who's wrong. This has happened to me twice at this intersection, so I call the police department. The officer said that the other car can turn right on red as long as they enter the lane closest to them even if I have a dedicated, advanced green arrow to turn left onto a two lane road. I didn't agree with this because I believe that green arrow trumps red light, but I had no code or ordinance to prove my point. Is the officer correct?
Thank you so much for this video it helps a lot .
i took my driving test today (im from cali) and i failed because i turned on red. she said it was a critical error and would have been fine if it was at least yellow. there was no “no turn on red sign” and there were no people. im retaking it tomorrow in a different location. is waiting until its green wrong? or should i turn right on red?
Hi diana e. c. - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license today. You CAN wait for the light to turn green before turning. All the best, Cheers Rick
wait what? it’s not illegal to turn right on red in california
Thank you very much.
Hi Aradhana Nyachhayon - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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?
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...
Hello, can I ask if it would be a fail or points deducted during a road test if I chose not to turn on a red light? So if I just waited instead for the light to go green and then went? Thank you for the videos I have yet to learn to drive in the US and will be doing so soon!
You are legally allowed to stay at the red light and wait for green, and in theory, the examiner shouldn't be docking you points for doing this. But if you are needlessly waiting at a right turn, when it is immediately obvious that you can proceed, the examiner may judge you with their own biases, and see this as a sign that you lack confidence.
By contrast, if you are faced with an intersection with heavy traffic, where you feel most comfortable playing it safe and waiting until your green light, that is your best move. No need to shoe-horn your way in to the narrow window of opportunity to make the turn legally, even if it is possible.
Remember, treat right-on-red as if it were a stop sign, and only proceed if there is no conflicting traffic. All other traffic including pedestrians have the right-of-way before you do, when taking right-on-red.
@@carultch thank you so much for confirming this! Your videos are excellent and a huge help thank you :)
@@OKIDNTKNW Glad I could help. I'm not the author of the videos, so I can't take credit for that. But indeed, Rick's videos are excellent.
If you can’t see the oncoming traffic and pull up do you always have to stop for a second time?
Hi Jaxon Wood - no, you don't have to stop the second time, simply treat it as a YIELD. Go slow, observe and be read to give way if another road user appears. 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?
Hello, I take my driving test in ohio next week. Would you rather me wait to let the traffic light to turn green to turn right on my test or can I do what you did when you turn right on red in my test?
Hi Jonathan Coleman - Thank you for your question. You can do either my friend. If you're more comfortable waiting for the green, you can do that too. You don't have to go if you're not comfortable and there's simply too much going on my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I forgot to tell, but I passed my testing Good Friday!!!
I passed my test on Good Friday!!!!
Please i wanna ask you if i fail my driving test if i wait the green light making a right turn ?
when you are taking the behind the wheel test is it legal to torn on red?
thank you
You can turn right on a red after giving way to all other road users. The only place you can't is the Island of Montreal in Quebec, Canada and the 5 boroughs in New York. If you're not comfortable turning on red, you can wait for the green. Cheers Rick
Can you squeeze to the right side of a car that is going straight to turn right if there is enough room and no bike lane?
Hi Nicole Funk - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. And yes, you can squeeze in beside the vehicle, but I would suggest that there be minimum 3' ft (1 metre) on either side of your vehicle if you're going to do that - especially on a road test.. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
One of my biggest struggles with right turns is I have a hard time figuring out how much I should turn the steering wheel to make sure the turn is executed properly so that I stay in my lane for the whole turn without crossing yellow lines or grazing the curb. Any tips for that?
I have this same problem but best advice is to look where you are going.
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
There are 5 lanes, 5 lights. 3 left turn lanes and 2 right turns. There is a no right on red sign to the right of the light nearest the left turn. Does that apply to both right turn lanes or just the outside lane. My understanding is that the sign will be to the right of the light it applies to. Is this correct?
Please send me the address of the intersection. Thanks, Cheers Rick
I failed my first test by 1 point and my instructor told me I wasn’t Turning correctly at the red light, but after watching this video this is exactly what I did 🤦♂️
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.
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.
If there are 2 right turn lanes is it ok to turn right on a red a light from either lane?
When you turn right on red do you have the right away over the cars in front of you turning left
What if the other side on the left is a at a flashing yellow, where they’re supposed to yield? Will they still have the right or way like when it’s green? I’m sorry if my question is confusing.
If the other side is facing a yellow, you're going to yield to oncoming traffic. Remember, you're facing a red which means that you have to stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding. All the best, Cheers Rick
i have a question what if your both green light and the left turning vehicle who has the right of way?
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! If you turn right on a red light and there’s an island with triangles on the ground, do you fully stop before the crosswalk or slow down and yield? I can’t seem to find answers and my driving test is soon
Send me the address for the intersection you have in mind and I'll have a look on maps. Cheers Rick
Triangles on the pavement USUALLY mean it is the point you need to yield behind, like a stop line but you are not required to make a full stop if it is safe to proceed.