You should not insist on taking your legal right-of-way if it helps prevent accidents. The primary goal of safe driving is to avoid collisions and ensure the safety of all road users. While the law may grant you the right-of-way, insisting on it in a situation where doing so could lead to an accident is dangerous and counterproductive.
Do not turn right without looking first. Look for any pedestrians, especially blind pedestrians or traffic, before starting your turn. Blind pedestrians who have a green light are not expecting a driver to make a right turn in front of them. Turning may result in the blind pedestrian becoming disoriented and vulnerable to being hit by another right turning vehicle when attempting to cross the street.
At most intersections, after stopping, you may turn right on red if the way is clear. Some intersections display a “NO TURN ON RED” sign, which you must obey.
Alcohol reduces reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, often makes you less inhibited and makes you more prone to take chances. The important skills you need to drive safely are made weaker.
A red arrow means “STOP.” Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
