Understanding Right of Way Rules

When two vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, which driver has the right of way?

• The driver on the left

• The driver on the right

• The driver going straight

• The driver turning left

If you are driving on an unpaved road which is about to intersect a paved road:

• You have the right-of-way and may enter the roadway

• Stop or yield to the drivers on the paved road only if there are regulatory signs or police watching nearby

• You must yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the paved roadway

• You may take the right-of-way because it is your right to do so

When approaching a railroad grade crossing, stop between 15 and 50 feet of the nearest rail if:

• A clearly visible railroad signal warns of an approaching train

• A crossing gate is lowered

• An approaching train is visible and in close proximity to the crossing

• All of these answers are correct

When an emergency vehicle is approaching with flashing lights, what should a driver do?

• Do not follow within 500 feet

• Pull over to the right and stop

• Slow down and leave a clear path if not able to pull over

• All of these answers are correct

If a pedestrian is crossing the street at a crosswalk, who has the right of way?

• The pedestrian

• The vehicle

• The vehicle if the pedestrian is slow

• The vehicle if the light is green

When making an unprotected left turn at an intersection, who must you yield to?

• Oncoming traffic

• Vehicles behind you

• Vehicles on your left

• Pedestrians on the sidewalk

What is the correct action when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing?

• Pass the bus quickly to let the bus driver know you can't stop

• Stop and wait until the bus lights stop flashing, stop sign retracts, and bus moves

• Honk to alert the bus driver you are passing by

• Continue driving if no children are visible

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, a vehicle entering a lane of traffic on the right must:

• yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from the left.

• yield the right-of-way to all vehicles at all times

• assume vehicles entering the same lane of traffic from the left will yield the right-of-way

• None of these answers are correct

If a roadway user fails to yield the right of way and causes serious bodily harm to another, what is the penalty?

• There is no fine

• A fine of $1,000 to $4,000

• Life in prison

• A state jail felony and a $10,000 fine

What should a driver do when approaching a flashing yellow light at an intersection?

• Stop completely

• Proceed with caution

• Speed up to clear the intersection

• Turn left immediately