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Difficulty: HardRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

Three vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled four-way intersection at the exact same time from three different directions. Vehicle 1 intends to travel straight through. Vehicle 2 is on Vehicle 1's right and also intends to travel straight through. Vehicle 3 is on Vehicle 1's left and intends to turn right onto Vehicle 1's street. According to standard right-of-way rules, which sequence correctly describes the order in which the vehicles must proceed?

  1. Vehicle 2 proceeds first, followed by Vehicle 1, and then Vehicle 3.Answer
  2. B
    Vehicle 1 proceeds first because traveling straight takes priority over all turning vehicles, regardless of arrival direction.
  3. C
    Vehicle 3 proceeds first because turning right grants immediate right-of-way precedence over vehicles proceeding straight.
  4. D
    Vehicle 1 proceeds first, followed by Vehicle 3, and Vehicle 2 must wait until the intersection is entirely clear.

Answer

Vehicle 2 proceeds first, followed by Vehicle 1, and then Vehicle 3.
The option stating that Vehicle 2 proceeds first, followed by Vehicle 1, and then Vehicle 3 is correct. Under standard DMV guidelines for uncontrolled intersections, when multiple vehicles arrive simultaneously, each driver must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on their immediate right. Vehicle 2 has no vehicle on its right, so it goes first. Vehicle 1 yields to Vehicle 2 and then proceeds. Vehicle 3 yields to Vehicle 1 and proceeds last.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the type of intersection and the governing traffic rules.
The scenario takes place at an uncontrolled four-way intersection, so the 'yield to the vehicle on the right' rule applies when vehicles arrive simultaneously.
At uncontrolled intersections without signs or signals, right-of-way is determined relative to vehicle positioning on the right.
2
Evaluate relative positions among all three approaching vehicles.
Vehicle 2 is on Vehicle 1's right. Vehicle 1 is on Vehicle 3's right. Vehicle 2 has no vehicle to its immediate right.
Establishing the right-hand relationship determines who must yield to whom.
3
Determine the exact order of precedence.
Vehicle 2 moves first because no vehicle is to its right. Once Vehicle 2 clears, Vehicle 1 moves next because it is to the right of Vehicle 3. Vehicle 3 proceeds last.
Applying the right-hand rule sequentially resolves multi-vehicle simultaneous arrivals cleanly.

Key Concept

Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way (The Right-Hand Rule)
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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