KS DMV KS DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3

Question 1

A bicyclist is riding in the road in Kansas. How should you treat a cyclist regarding right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Treat cyclists the same as any other vehicle operator

Answer

Cyclists have no right-of-way on public roads

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You may pass cyclists at any time without yielding

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Cyclists must always yield to motor vehicles

Question 2

A pedestrian is crossing mid-block (not at a crosswalk) in Kansas. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The driver has the right-of-way, but must still exercise due care to avoid hitting the pedestrian

Answer

The pedestrian always has the right-of-way, regardless of location

Answer

The pedestrian, because crossing the road is always legal

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Neither — both must yield to each other equally

Question 3

You are at a green light intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop

Answer

Proceed through the intersection quickly to clear the way

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Stop in the middle of the intersection to let the vehicle pass

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Turn left to get out of the emergency vehicle's path

Question 4

You are exiting a private driveway onto a public street. What is your obligation regarding right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

You must yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the public street

Answer

You have the right-of-way because you were there first

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Yield only to vehicles traveling from the right

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Sound your horn and proceed when traffic slows

Question 5

When you are turning right or left at a green light, you must yield to:

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians lawfully crossing in the crosswalk in your path

Answer

No one — a green light gives you the right-of-way in all situations

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Vehicles behind you that are going straight

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Vehicles in the oncoming lane turning right

Question 6

You are backing out of a parking space in a public parking lot. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicles traveling through the parking lot lanes

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You do, because backing up takes more skill and caution

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Whoever has been in the parking lot longer

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You share equal right-of-way with all other vehicles

Question 7

At an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, yield to cross traffic, and proceed with caution

Answer

Stop completely before proceeding

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Proceed at normal speed without slowing

Answer

The intersection is closed — find an alternate route