Right-of-Way Rules Flashcards

At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at exactly the same time on roads that cross each other. Who has the right-of-way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

When approaching a roundabout (traffic circle) in New Mexico, you must yield to:

Answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

You must yield to vehicles already traveling inside the roundabout before entering.

A pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk. You must:

Answer: Yield to the pedestrian and allow them to cross safely

New Mexico law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks at all times.

An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated is approaching from behind. What should you do?

Answer: Pull over to the right and stop

You must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

You are waiting to turn left at an intersection. Oncoming traffic has a green light. You must:

Answer: Wait until all oncoming traffic has cleared before turning

When turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.

You are merging onto an interstate highway in New Mexico. Who has the right-of-way?

Answer: Vehicles already traveling on the highway

Vehicles already on the highway have the right-of-way; merging drivers must adjust their speed to fit into traffic safely.

At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, the vehicle on the terminating road (the road that ends) must:

Answer: Yield to vehicles on the through road

At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that dead-ends must yield to vehicles on the continuous through road.