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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You and an oncoming driver arrive simultaneously at a four-way intersection equipped with stop signs on all approaches. You intend to continue straight through the intersection, while the oncoming driver is signaling to make a left turn across your lane of travel. According to standard right-of-way rules, which driver has the right-of-way to proceed first?

  1. You have the right-of-way to proceed straight, and the oncoming left-turning vehicle must yield to you.Answer
  2. B
    The oncoming driver turning left has the right-of-way because turning traffic is required to clear the intersection first.
  3. C
    The driver approaching from the left side of the street always yields to the vehicle traveling at a higher speed.
  4. D
    Both vehicles must remain stopped until the oncoming driver flashes their high beams to relinquish precedence.

Answer

The driver proceeding straight through the intersection has the right-of-way, and the oncoming driver making a left turn must yield.
When two vehicles reach a multi-way stop at the same time from opposite directions, straight-through traffic has the right-of-way over traffic turning left across oncoming lanes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze arrival timing and vehicle positions.
Both vehicles arrive at the four-way stop simultaneously and are facing each other.
Since neither vehicle arrived first to establish initial priority, secondary right-of-way rules apply.
2
Determine intended vehicle paths.
One vehicle is traveling straight; the opposing vehicle is turning left across the path of the straight vehicle.
Left turns across traffic cross oncoming lanes and create a potential collision path.
3
Apply standard yield rules for opposing traffic at all-way stops.
The left-turning vehicle must yield to oncoming straight-through traffic.
Traffic going straight has right-of-way over turning traffic when both arrive at an intersection at the same time.

Key Concept

Opposing Vehicle Right-of-Way Rules for Left Turns
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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