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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

You and another driver arrive at an uncontrolled four-way intersection at the exact same time. The other vehicle is approaching from your right. According to standard rules of the road, which driver has the right-of-way?

  1. The driver on the right (the other vehicle), so you must yield the right-of-way.Answer
  2. B
    Your vehicle, because the driver approaching from the left always has precedence at uncontrolled intersections.
  3. C
    Whichever vehicle is traveling faster, because higher-speed traffic automatically takes precedence.
  4. D
    The driver who flashes their headlights first, signaling their intention to enter the intersection.

Answer

The driver approaching from the right has the right-of-way, meaning you must yield.
Under standard traffic laws, when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the exact same time, the driver approaching from the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on their right.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the intersection type and control devices
The intersection is uncontrolled (no traffic signals, stop signs, or yield signs).
Right-of-way rules for uncontrolled intersections apply.
2
Determine arrival timing
Both vehicles arrive at the exact same time.
Since neither arrived first, the simultaneous arrival rule applies.
3
Apply the right-hand rule
The vehicle on the right goes first.
Standard traffic law specifies that when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Key Concept

Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way (The Right-Hand Rule)
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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