In the presented situation are you allowed to turn right without stopping before the traffic lights?

Correct answer: NO

🔍 Situation analysis: You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light is displaying a red signal accompanied by a green arrow (S-2). Directly in front of your vehicle, there is a pedestrian crossing with people walking across.

📖 Explanation of the rule: The green arrow (S-2) is not equivalent to a green light. It is a signal that conditionally allows you to proceed, but only after coming to a complete stop at the designated point. Only after stopping are you permitted to drive past the traffic light, provided that you do not obstruct other road users (especially pedestrians, who have priority at the crossing).

💡 Tip: During the state driving test, failing to come to a complete stop before a green arrow is considered a critical error that results in failing the test immediately. Always treat the green arrow like a "STOP" sign – your wheels must stop rotating completely before you move into the intersection.