Banning right turns on a red light — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1
This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “Banning right turns on a red light.” Read the article, then answer the questions below to practice identifying key details, meaning from context, and overall understanding.


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 36


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan has banned right turns on a red light _______________.
2. Currently, in most places in the US, cars can make a right turn on a red light ______________.
3. The new proposals to limit or ban turning on a red light are motivated by the desire to protect pedestrians and _______________.
4. In how many cities is making a right turn on a red light completely illegal as of 2023?
5. The proposed laws and restrictions are receiving _______________ from motorists' rights organizations.
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Did you know? Traffic rules vary a surprising amount between countries and even between cities, and changes to rules like right turns on red lights are often driven by concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety. This article is a good source of everyday vocabulary about driving and city planning.

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