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Difficulty: MediumRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You are driving straight on a two-lane road and arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection with no traffic signals, stop signs, or yield signs) at the exact same time as another vehicle approaching from the street on your right. Which of the following describes the correct right-of-way rule in this situation?

  1. You must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from your right.Answer
  2. B
    The vehicle on your right must yield to you because you are located on their left side.
  3. C
    Both vehicles must come to a complete stop and treat the uncontrolled intersection as a four-way yield scenario without any vehicle having priority.
  4. D
    You may accelerate to clear the intersection quickly before the vehicle on your right enters.

Answer

You must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from your right.
The correct answer states that you must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from your right. Under official DMV regulations, when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) at the exact same time, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver approaching from the right.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection type and controlling traffic devices.
The intersection is uncontrolled, meaning there are no stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals operating.
Determining the controls establishes which right-of-way framework applies.
2
Determine the arrival timing of the vehicles involved.
Both vehicles arrive at the uncontrolled intersection at the exact same time.
When vehicles arrive at different times, the first vehicle to arrive generally has precedence. When arriving simultaneously, position rules apply.
3
Apply standard DMV right-of-way priority rules for simultaneous arrival.
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
By statutory traffic law, when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle approaching from the right has the right-of-way.

Key Concept

Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way Rule (Yield to the Right)
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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