ICBC Intersections and Right of Way 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are at a T-intersection on the terminating road. Who has the right of way?
- You do, as you arrived first
- Traffic on the through road (Correct answer)
- The vehicle to your right on the through road only
- Whoever signals first
Correct answer: Traffic on the through road
At a T-intersection, traffic on the through (continuing) road always has the right of way over the terminating road.
Question 2: What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The intersection is closed
- Yield to all traffic
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution — slow down and be alert for hazards.
Question 3: A vehicle is already in the intersection when the light turns red. The driver should:
- Stop immediately in the intersection
- Back up out of the intersection
- Complete the turn or proceed through safely (Correct answer)
- Honk and wait for traffic to stop
Correct answer: Complete the turn or proceed through safely
If you are already in the intersection when the light changes, you must complete your maneuver safely rather than stopping mid-intersection.
Question 4: When two vehicles face each other at an intersection, one turning left and one going straight, who yields?
- The vehicle going straight
- The vehicle turning left (Correct answer)
- Both must stop and negotiate
- The vehicle in the right lane
Correct answer: The vehicle turning left
The vehicle turning left must always yield to oncoming vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection.
Question 5: You want to turn right at a red light. When is this permitted?
- Never — red always means stop completely
- After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- After slowing down if no traffic is present
- Only if a sign specifically permits it
Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians
You may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and ensuring pedestrians and cross-traffic are clear, unless a sign prohibits it.
Question 6: At an intersection, a pedestrian begins crossing after the walk signal appears. A car turning right must:
- Proceed before the pedestrian enters the lane
- Honk to alert the pedestrian to wait
- Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing (Correct answer)
- Proceed if the pedestrian is not yet in your path
Correct answer: Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing
Pedestrians with a walk signal have the right of way, and drivers must wait until they have completely crossed.
ICBC Intersections and Right of Way 2
You are at a T-intersection on the terminating road.
Who has the right of way?