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

Kansas law grants bicyclists the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators, so you must yield to them when required, just as you would another vehicle.

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

When a pedestrian crosses mid-block outside a crosswalk, the driver has the right-of-way, but drivers must still use due care to avoid striking the pedestrian.

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

You should clear the intersection first so you are not blocking traffic, then pull to the right side of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

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

A driver exiting a private driveway or alley onto a public road must yield to all traffic and pedestrians on the public roadway.

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

Even with a green light, you must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing in the crosswalk in the direction you are turning.

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KS DMV KS DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3