Alberta Motor Association Intersections and Right-of-Way Rules 1

Question 1

At a four-way stop, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle that arrived at the intersection first

Answer

The driver going straight

Answer

The driver turning right

Answer

The driver on the wider road

Question 2

Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at exactly the same time from different directions — who yields?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

Answer

The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left

Answer

The vehicle going straight yields to the turning vehicle

Answer

Both vehicles wait until one moves first

Question 3

Who has the right of way inside a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Answer

Vehicles entering the roundabout

Answer

The vehicle on the right in all cases

Answer

Emergency vehicles always

Question 4

When turning left at an intersection with oncoming traffic, who must yield?

Accepted Answer

The turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

Oncoming traffic must slow for the turning vehicle

Answer

Both drivers must stop and negotiate

Answer

The driver with the green light always proceeds first

Question 5

A pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk — who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian has the right of way and must be yielded to

Answer

The vehicle, because there is no marked crosswalk

Answer

The pedestrian always has absolute right of way everywhere

Answer

Whoever reaches the intersection first

Question 6

What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens active?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right and stop until the vehicle has passed

Answer

Speed up to get out of the way faster

Answer

Maintain your speed so the emergency vehicle can predict your path

Answer

Stop immediately wherever you are