NV DMV Right-of-Way Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as a driver to your right. Who goes first?
- You go first since you arrived simultaneously
- The driver to your right goes first (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle goes first
- The driver going straight goes first
Correct 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.
Question 2: A vehicle is already in a traffic circle (roundabout). Who has the right-of-way?
- Vehicles entering the roundabout
- Vehicles already in the roundabout (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the right in all cases
- Both vehicles must yield to each other
Correct answer: Vehicles already in the roundabout
Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have the right-of-way over vehicles entering.
Question 3: You are making a left turn at a green light with no arrow. Who must you yield to?
- Only oncoming vehicles turning right
- Pedestrians in the crosswalk only
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing your path (Correct answer)
- No one — a green light gives full right-of-way
Correct 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.
Question 4: Two vehicles approach each other on a narrow mountain road where only one can pass. Who must yield?
- The vehicle traveling uphill
- The vehicle traveling downhill (Correct answer)
- The smaller vehicle
- The vehicle with the lower posted speed limit
Correct 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.
Question 5: You are at a T-intersection with no signs or signals. You are on the road that ends. What must you do?
- Proceed since you got there first
- Yield to all traffic on the through road (Correct answer)
- Yield only to traffic coming from the left
- Flash your lights and proceed when clear
Correct 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.
Question 6: 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?
- Stop until the lights stop flashing
- Slow to 15 mph and proceed cautiously
- Continue at normal speed — the median separates traffic (Correct answer)
- Yield only if children are visible
Correct 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.
Question 7: You are backing out of a driveway onto a street. Who has the right-of-way?
- You do, since you are already moving
- Traffic already on the street (Correct answer)
- The vehicle closest to you
- Whoever has their turn signal on
Correct answer: Traffic already on the street
Drivers entering a street from a driveway must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the sidewalk.
NV DMV Right-of-Way Rules 2
You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as a driver to your right.
Who goes first?