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Difficulty: HardRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

At an intersection controlled by four-way stop signs, when two vehicles arrive simultaneously from opposite directions, the vehicle turning left has the right-of-way over the vehicle proceeding straight through the intersection.

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False
The statement is false because standard right-of-way regulations specify that when opposing vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic proceeding straight through or turning right.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the intersection control and vehicle arrival timing.
The scenario describes a four-way stop where two opposing vehicles arrive at the exact same time.
When arrival times are identical, tie-breaker rules for right-of-way must be applied.
2
Apply right-of-way priority rules for opposing vehicles.
The vehicle going straight maintains priority over the vehicle turning left across traffic.
Turning left requires crossing the path of oncoming traffic, placing the legal duty to yield on the left-turning driver.

Key Concept

Right-of-Way Precedence for Left-Turning Vehicles at Intersections
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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