Right of Way Rules Flashcards

When two vehicles approach from opposite directions and both want to turn left, they should:

Answer: Pass in front of each other (front-to-front) then turn

The standard practice when two opposing vehicles both turn left is to pass front-to-front (in front of each other) before completing the turn.

A blind pedestrian with a white cane is at an intersection. You must:

Answer: Come to a complete stop and yield until they are clear

Drivers must always stop and yield to a visually impaired pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, as they may not see or hear approaching vehicles.

You are exiting a parking lot and must cross a sidewalk. Right of way belongs to:

Answer: Pedestrians on the sidewalk

Pedestrians on a sidewalk always have the right of way over vehicles crossing the sidewalk from a driveway or parking lot.

On a two-lane mountain road where passing is difficult, who must yield when two vehicles meet?

Answer: The vehicle going downhill must pull over and yield to the uphill vehicle

The vehicle going downhill should yield because it is generally easier and safer to back downhill than for the uphill vehicle to back up.

You arrive at an intersection at the same time as another vehicle and are both turning in different directions. Who has right of way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right has right of way

When arriving simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way regardless of the intended direction of travel.

An authorized postal vehicle with flashing lights is double-parked. How should you proceed?

Answer: Pass slowly and carefully, yielding to oncoming traffic

You may carefully pass an authorized stopped postal vehicle by yielding to oncoming traffic and proceeding safely when clear.