OMV OMV Parking and Right-of-Way Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle traveling faster
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection when two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.
Question 2: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in most US states?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Most states require parking at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant to allow emergency access.
Question 3: When entering a roundabout, you must yield to:
- Vehicles entering from the right
- Vehicles already in the roundabout (Correct answer)
- Vehicles entering from the left
- Emergency vehicles only
Correct answer: Vehicles already in the roundabout
Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to all traffic already circulating within the roundabout.
Question 4: It is illegal to park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
- 15 feet
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited to ensure clear visibility and emergency access.
Question 5: A pedestrian in a marked crosswalk:
- Must yield to all vehicles
- Has the right-of-way over turning vehicles (Correct answer)
- Only has right-of-way when the walk signal is displayed
- Must wait for traffic to clear before crossing
Correct answer: Has the right-of-way over turning vehicles
Drivers making turns must yield to pedestrians legally crossing in a marked crosswalk.
Question 6: You may park in a space marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility only if you:
- Are picking someone up quickly
- Have a valid disability placard or license plate (Correct answer)
- Drive a compact car
- Are making a delivery
Correct answer: Have a valid disability placard or license plate
Only vehicles displaying a valid disability placard or disability license plate may legally use accessible parking spaces.
OMV OMV Parking and Right-of-Way Rules 1
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?