Texas Car / Permit practice question · Traffic Laws
At a steady red light in Texas, when may you make a right turn?
Answer choices
- never — you must always wait for a green light
- after making a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits the turn— Correct answer
- only when a green arrow is showing
- at any time, without stopping first
Why this is the answer
A steady red light means stop before the crosswalk or intersection, but the handbook lets you turn right once you have stopped, unless a sign or law prohibits it. You still must yield to pedestrians and any other traffic lawfully using the intersection. Waiting for a green light or arrow is not required unless the turn is posted as prohibited.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Turning
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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