Right-of-Way and Road Position Flashcards

A school bus with flashing red lights has stopped ahead on a two-lane road. What must you do?

Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

When a school bus displays flashing red lights, all traffic in both directions on a two-lane road must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.

Where should you position your vehicle when preparing to make a right turn?

Answer: As far right as safely possible

Position your vehicle as far to the right as safely possible before making a right turn.

An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaching from behind requires you to:

Answer: Pull over to the right and stop

You must pull to the right edge of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass.

You are in a roundabout. A vehicle is attempting to enter from a side road. Who has the right-of-way?

Answer: You, because you are already in the roundabout

Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have the right-of-way over vehicles trying to enter.

When driving on a multi-lane road, the left lane should be used for:

Answer: Passing and faster-moving traffic only

The left lane on a multi-lane road is intended for passing and faster-moving traffic; slower drivers should keep right.

A driver making a U-turn must yield to:

Answer: All other vehicles and pedestrians

A driver executing a U-turn must yield to all oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and other road users.

Which lane should you use when driving on a three-lane highway if you are maintaining normal speed?

Answer: The rightmost lane

On a three-lane highway, normal-speed traffic should occupy the right lane, keeping left lanes for passing.