Traffic Laws and Right of Way Flashcards

At an uncontrolled intersection in Massachusetts, who has the right of way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right when two vehicles arrive at the same time

At an uncontrolled intersection when two vehicles arrive simultaneously, Massachusetts law gives the right of way to the vehicle on the right.

When must you yield to pedestrians in Massachusetts?

Answer: At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked, when pedestrians are crossing

Massachusetts law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks — both marked and unmarked — whenever a pedestrian is crossing.

What is the minimum following distance you should maintain in Massachusetts under normal conditions?

Answer: A 2-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead

The 2-second rule is the recommended minimum following distance in Massachusetts, ensuring adequate reaction time under normal driving conditions.

When turning left at a green traffic light in Massachusetts, you must:

Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn

A green light permits a left turn but requires yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians who have the right of way.

In Massachusetts, when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of the road, you must:

Answer: Move to the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit if lane change is not possible

Massachusetts Move Over Law requires drivers to move to a non-adjacent lane or reduce speed significantly when passing stopped emergency vehicles with active lights.

At a four-way stop in Massachusetts, who goes first?

Answer: The vehicle that arrived first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right

At a four-way stop, the vehicle that arrived first has the right of way; when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the one on the right goes first.