BTT Right of Way Rules 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When merging onto an expressway from a slip road, who has right of way?
- The merging vehicle
- Vehicles already on the expressway (Correct answer)
- The faster vehicle
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: Vehicles already on the expressway
Vehicles already travelling on the expressway have right of way. The merging vehicle must adjust speed and find a safe gap.
Question 2: Two vehicles are approaching each other on a narrow road with parked cars on your side. Who gives way?
- The oncoming vehicle
- You, since the obstruction is on your side (Correct answer)
- The smaller vehicle
- Neither — both should stop
Correct answer: You, since the obstruction is on your side
If the obstruction (parked cars) is on your side, you must give way to oncoming traffic as you will need to cross into their lane to pass.
Question 3: At a four-way stop junction, which vehicle proceeds first if all arrive simultaneously?
- The vehicle on the far left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle going straight
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When vehicles arrive at the same time, give way to the vehicle on your right. This applies the standard right-of-way rule.
Question 4: A school bus has stopped with its lights flashing. What must you do?
- Overtake on the right quickly
- Slow down and be prepared to stop for children (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights
- Continue at the speed limit
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop for children
When a school bus has stopped with flashing lights, you must slow down and be prepared to stop, as children may be boarding or alighting and could cross the road.
Question 5: You are turning left into a side road. A cyclist is going straight on your left. Who has right of way?
- You, as the motorised vehicle
- The cyclist going straight (Correct answer)
- Whoever signals first
- The vehicle behind you
Correct answer: The cyclist going straight
The cyclist going straight has right of way. You must check your left mirror and give way to cyclists before turning left.
Question 6: At a junction with a 'Give Way' sign, what must you do?
- Stop completely before proceeding
- Slow down and give way to traffic on the main road (Correct answer)
- Proceed if no traffic is visible
- Only give way to vehicles on your left
Correct answer: Slow down and give way to traffic on the main road
A 'Give Way' sign means you must slow down and be prepared to stop to give way to traffic on the main road. You do not need to stop if the way is clear.
BTT Right of Way Rules 3
When merging onto an expressway from a slip road, who has right of way?