Right of Way
- 1/22When you arrive at an unmarked intersection at the same time as a car on your right, you must yield to
At an intersection with no signs or signals, the vehicle on your right has the right of way. You should yield to them.
You are turning left at an intersection, and a car is coming straight towards you. The right of way goes to
When you are turning left, you must give way to oncoming vehicles that are going straight or turning right.
You are on a road that ends at a T-intersection and a car is approaching on the other road. The right of way belongs to
Vehicles on the continuous road at a T-intersection generally have the right of way. You, on the terminating road, must yield.
When approaching a roundabout, you must yield to
Vehicles already moving within the roundabout have priority over those waiting to enter. You need to give way to them.
If a pedestrian is at a marked crossing and indicates they want to cross, the right of way belongs to
At a marked pedestrian crossing, once a pedestrian shows they intend to cross or has started crossing, drivers must yield to them.
When two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the first to proceed is
At a four-way stop, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right one has priority.
When exiting a driveway onto a public road, you must yield to
When entering a public road from a private driveway or alley, you must yield the right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians on the public road.
When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches an intersection, you must
Pull over to the side of the road and stop if it is safe to do so. Emergency vehicles have the right of way when their lights and sirens are active. Make way for them safely.
When you approach a yield sign, you must
A yield sign means you must give way to oncoming traffic. Slow down and be prepared to stop if needed. Proceed when it is safe.
When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, the right of way goes to
Drivers merging onto a highway should adjust their speed to match the flow of traffic and merge safely when there is a gap. You may need to slow down or speed up to find a safe opening.
At a stop sign, if a car on the cross street is still approaching and hasn’t stopped, you can proceed
You must come to a complete stop at a stop sign and yield to any traffic on the intersecting road. Wait until they have stopped and the intersection is safe before you go.
When turning from a public road into a private driveway, you must yield to
When turning off a public road into a private driveway, you must yield the right of way to all traffic and pedestrians continuing on the public road.
When changing lanes on a multi-lane road, and a car in the target lane is slightly ahead, the right of way belongs to
When changing lanes, you must ensure it is safe to do so and yield the right of way to vehicles already traveling in the lane you wish to enter.
When approaching a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must
When a school bus displays its flashing red lights and stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop to allow children to safely enter or exit the bus. Right of way is given to the children.
When approaching a junction with a major road, you should
Drivers must always yield to vehicles on a major road when approaching a junction. Slowing down in advance allows time to assess traffic conditions safely.
At a “STOP” sign near a junction, you must
The “STOP” sign requires all vehicles to come to a complete halt at the stop-line, even if the junction appears clear, to ensure safety.
At an uncontrolled junction, if you are going straight, you must give way to
At uncontrolled junctions, the general rule is to give way to vehicles approaching from your right to establish a predictable flow of traffic.
If you are turning right at an uncontrolled junction, you must give way to
When turning right, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and any vehicles turning from your right or the opposite direction to ensure a safe turn.
The correct sequence to check for traffic at a junction before proceeding is
This visual check pattern ensures awareness of traffic from the most immediate danger zone before moving off from a junction.
When turning right from a two-way street, you should position your vehicle at
This positioning allows following vehicles to proceed straight and provides the correct angle for a safe right turn, clearly signaling your intent.
When turning right into a one-way street, you should enter...
Entering the rightmost lane aligns with the traffic flow in a one-way street and prevents interference with other vehicles.
When turning left, you should...
Proper left turns involve staying in the left lane, signaling in advance, and turning smoothly without moving unnecessarily to the right.