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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

Two drivers arrive and come to a complete stop at a four-way stop intersection at the exact same time, facing opposite directions across the intersection. One driver intends to continue straight, while the other driver intends to turn left across oncoming traffic. Which driver has the right-of-way?

  1. The driver continuing straight through the intersectionAnswer
  2. B
    The driver turning left, because turning vehicles always take precedence
  3. C
    Whichever driver accelerates first into the center of the intersection
  4. D
    The driver turning left, provided they signal their turn before stopping

Answer

The driver continuing straight through the intersection has the right-of-way.
When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at opposite stop signs of an intersection, the driver traveling straight has the right-of-way over the driver turning left across their lane of travel.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the arrival timing and intersection control
Both vehicles stopped simultaneously at a four-way stop sign, eliminating arrival-order priority.
When arrival times are equal, specific directional right-of-way rules determine who proceeds first.
2
Evaluate vehicle paths and directional priority
One vehicle proceeds straight while the other must cross an oncoming travel lane to turn left.
Traffic laws dictate that drivers making a left turn across oncoming lanes must yield to vehicles moving straight through the intersection.

Key Concept

Opposing Traffic Right-of-Way at Stop Intersections
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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