Right of Way Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the right of way?
Right of way is the legal right to proceed first in traffic. It determines who has to go and who has to yield in given situations.
If you are making a right turn on red after a complete stop, do you need to yield the right of way?
Yes, you must yield the right of way.
If you stop at a stop sign or flashing red light, do you need to yield the right of way after?
Yes, you must still yield the right of way after making a stop at a stop sign or at a flashing red light.
Making a left turn on red from a one-way street to another one-way street (traffic moving left): Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because pedestrians and oncoming traffic still have the right of way. You can only turn after ensuring the path is clear and it is safe to proceed.
At a four-way stop (first to stop goes first; if simultaneous, vehicle on the left yields to the right): Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way if another vehicle has arrived first. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
Entering an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because a flashing yellow arrow means you may turn left, but only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians who have the right of way.
At an uncontrolled intersection (vehicle on the left yields to the right): Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way if you are on the left because when there are no traffic signs or signals, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
Making a left turn into oncoming traffic (can complete turn even if light turns red): Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because oncoming traffic has priority. If the light turns red while you are waiting in the intersection, you may complete your turn only when it is safe.
Approaching a merge sign: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because vehicles already on the roadway have priority. You must adjust your speed or stop if necessary to merge safely.
Approaching a yield sign: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because a yield sign means you must slow down or stop if needed to allow cross traffic or pedestrians to pass before proceeding.
After a light turns green if vehicles are still in the intersection: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because vehicles already in the intersection have priority and must clear before you can proceed, even if your light is green.
Emerging from an alley, building, private road, or driveway: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because traffic already on the road has priority. You must stop before the sidewalk and only proceed when it is safe.
On the terminating highway of a T intersection with no traffic controls: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because traffic on the continuing road has priority. The vehicle on the terminating road must wait for a safe gap before entering.
Approaching emergency vehicles with audible/visual signals: Do you need to yield the right of way?
You must yield the right of way because emergency vehicles responding to an emergency have priority. You must pull over to the right and stop until they pass.
What are the right-of-way rules when approaching a roundabout?
You must yield the right of way to traffic already in the roundabout because vehicles circulating within the roundabout have priority over those entering.
What are the right-of-way rules when turning right at a red light after a complete stop?
You must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians because they have the right of way; proceed only when the way is clear.
What are the right-of-way rules when driving on an unpaved road that intersects with a paved road?
You must yield the right of way to vehicles on the paved road because traffic on more developed roads has priority over traffic from less developed roads.
What are the right-of-way rules when encountering a pedestrian with a guide dog or carrying a white cane?
You must yield the right of way because individuals who are blind or visually impaired have the legal right of way in all situations.
What are the right-of-way rules when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?
You must yield the right of way and stop because children may be crossing the road; remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Is it legal to drive through a parking lot to avoid a traffic signal?
No, this action is illegal because it violates traffic control devices and can create hazardous situations; always follow the designated roadways and signals.
What are the right-of-way rules when backing out of a parking space onto a street?
You must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic because vehicles already traveling on the street have priority over those entering from parking spaces.
What are the right-of-way rules when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and lowered gates?
You must yield the right of way and stop because a train is approaching; proceed only after the gates are raised, and the lights have stopped flashing.
What are the right-of-way rules when encountering a funeral procession?
You must yield the right of way because vehicles in a funeral procession have the legal right to proceed together; do not cut through or disrupt the procession.
What are the right-of-way rules when driving in a lane that is ending or merging into another lane?
You must yield the right of way to traffic in the continuing lane because vehicles already in the lane have priority over those merging.
