Right-of-Way Rules Flashcards

You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as a driver to your right. Who goes first?

Answer: The driver to your right goes first

At a 4-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time, you must yield to the driver on your right.

A vehicle is already in a traffic circle (roundabout). Who has the right-of-way?

Answer: Vehicles already in the roundabout

Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have the right-of-way over vehicles entering.

You are making a left turn at a green light with no arrow. Who must you yield to?

Answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing your path

When turning left on a green light, you must yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing your intended path.

Two vehicles approach each other on a narrow mountain road where only one can pass. Who must yield?

Answer: The vehicle traveling downhill

On a narrow mountain road, the vehicle going downhill must yield because it is easier for it to back up.

You are at a T-intersection with no signs or signals. You are on the road that ends. What must you do?

Answer: Yield to all traffic on the through road

At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends must yield to all traffic on the through (continuing) road.

A school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing on a divided highway. You are traveling in the OPPOSITE direction on the other side. What must you do?

Answer: Continue at normal speed — the median separates traffic

On a divided highway with a physical barrier or unpaved median, drivers on the opposite side do NOT need to stop for a stopped school bus.

You are backing out of a driveway onto a street. Who has the right-of-way?

Answer: Traffic already on the street

Drivers entering a street from a driveway must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the sidewalk.