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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled four-way intersection at the exact same time. Driver A is positioned to the left of Driver B. Which driver has the right-of-way?

  1. Driver B, because at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.Answer
  2. B
    Driver A, because the driver approaching from the left always has automatic right-of-way precedence.
  3. C
    Driver A, because drivers turning or proceeding from the left are required to proceed first to clear traffic.
  4. D
    Both drivers must bring their vehicles to a complete stop and yield to any vehicle traveling faster.

Answer

Driver B has the right-of-way because when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the rule of right-of-way dictates that the driver on the left must yield to the driver approaching from the right. Since Driver A is on the left, Driver B has the right-of-way.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection type and control devices
The intersection is uncontrolled (no traffic signals or stop/yield signs).
Control type dictates which right-of-way standard applies.
2
Determine arrival timing and vehicle positions
Both vehicles arrive simultaneously, with Driver A on the left and Driver B on the right.
Simultaneous arrival rules mandate yielding based on relative direction.
3
Apply the right-of-way yielding rule
Driver A (on the left) yields right-of-way to Driver B (on the right).
Under standard DMV guidelines, the vehicle on the right proceeds first when arriving simultaneously at an uncontrolled intersection.

Key Concept

Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way Rule
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Topics

Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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