MN Right of Way Rules Flashcards

Who has the right of way at a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time facing each other?

Answer: Neither — both must yield; the one going straight has priority over the one turning left

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop facing each other, the one going straight has priority over the one turning left.

When merging onto a Minnesota freeway, who has the right of way?

Answer: Traffic already on the freeway

Traffic already traveling on the freeway has the right of way; merging drivers must yield and find a safe gap.

A funeral procession in Minnesota has the right of way. What must other drivers do?

Answer: Yield and not cut through the procession

Minnesota drivers must not drive between or cut through a funeral procession and should yield to it.

When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road or hill, who must yield?

Answer: The vehicle going downhill yields to the vehicle going uphill

On a narrow road or hill, the downhill vehicle should yield because it is easier to back downhill than uphill.

Pedestrians with white canes or guide dogs in Minnesota crosswalks must be given:

Answer: The right of way — you must stop and wait until they have completely crossed

Minnesota law requires all drivers to stop and yield completely to visually impaired pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs.

When a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, drivers must treat it as:

Answer: A four-way stop

A non-functioning traffic signal in Minnesota must be treated as a four-way stop — all vehicles stop and take turns.