MVC Road Rules and Right-of-Way Flashcards
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At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way in New Jersey?
Answer: The vehicle that arrived first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the first vehicle to arrive has the right-of-way; when arriving simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on your right.
When must you yield to a pedestrian in New Jersey?
Answer: Whenever a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, marked or unmarked
NJ law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, at all intersections.
When approaching an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated, what must a NJ driver do?
Answer: Pull to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
New Jersey law requires drivers to pull to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
What is New Jersey's Move Over law?
Answer: Drivers must move over one lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency or utility vehicles on the roadside
NJ's Move Over law requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stopped emergency, utility, or tow vehicle, or slow to a safe speed if changing lanes is not possible.
Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle is turning left at an intersection in New Jersey?
Answer: Oncoming traffic going straight
A vehicle turning left must yield to all oncoming traffic proceeding straight through the intersection.
When merging onto a highway in New Jersey, who has the right-of-way?
Answer: Vehicles already on the highway
Vehicles already traveling on the highway have the right-of-way; merging drivers must yield and find a safe gap.