LTO Rules and Road Etiquette 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
Question 2: What does a solid white line along the edge of a roadway indicate?
- Passing is permitted here
- The edge of the travel lane (Correct answer)
- A bike lane boundary
- A bus-only lane
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane
A solid white edge line marks the boundary of the travel lane and the shoulder of the road.
Question 3: A driver approaching a school bus with flashing red lights must:
- Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Stop at least 20 feet away until lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Honk to alert children and proceed
- Yield only if children are visible
Correct answer: Stop at least 20 feet away until lights stop flashing
Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights and wait until the lights stop and the bus moves.
Question 4: When changing lanes on a highway, a driver should:
- Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then move (Correct answer)
- Move first, then signal to inform others
- Only check the rearview mirror before moving
- Accelerate quickly to fill the gap
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then move
The correct sequence is to signal your intention, check mirrors and blind spots, then smoothly change lanes.
Question 5: What is the proper action when an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights approaches from behind?
- Speed up to get out of the way quickly
- Pull to the right and stop if safe (Correct answer)
- Maintain speed and stay in your lane
- Pull to the left shoulder
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop if safe
Drivers must pull to the right edge of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass.
Question 6: A flashing yellow traffic light means:
- Stop and wait for a green light
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The light is about to turn red
- Yield to all cross traffic
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 7: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
- On any two-lane road when the left lane is blocked
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a usable lane to the right (Correct answer)
- Whenever traffic is moving slowly
- Only on highways with three or more lanes
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a usable lane to the right
Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is making or waiting to make a left turn and a proper lane exists.
LTO Rules and Road Etiquette 2
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?