NC DMV Right-of-Way Rules

Question 1

In North Carolina, who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle that arrives first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right

Answer

At uncontrolled intersections in North Carolina, the first vehicle to arrive has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right proceeds first.

Question 2

When must you yield to pedestrians in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

At all marked and unmarked crosswalks

Answer

North Carolina law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Unmarked crosswalks exist at every intersection.

Question 3

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop

Answer

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens, you must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.

Question 4

At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time from perpendicular directions, who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

Answer

When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the vehicle to the right has the right of way.

Question 5

In North Carolina, when making a left turn at an intersection, to whom must you yield?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

Answer

When turning left, you must yield to all oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

NC DMV Right-of-Way Rules