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Difficulty: EasyRight-of-Way Rules at Intersections

At an intersection controlled by four-way stop signs, if two drivers arrive from opposite directions at the exact same time, the driver turning left has the right-of-way over the driver proceeding straight through.

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The statement is False. When two opposing vehicles stop simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver turning left must yield the right-of-way to the driver proceeding straight.
The statement is false because standard right-of-way rules specify that when two vehicles arrive at an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, the vehicle turning left must yield to any vehicle proceeding straight through.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic control setup and vehicle arrival conditions.
Both vehicles are stopped at a four-way stop intersection simultaneously, facing each other from opposite directions.
Because neither vehicle stopped first, the first-to-stop rule cannot determine priority.
2
Apply the right-of-way rule for opposing vehicles making different movements.
The driver going straight has right-of-way; the left-turning driver must yield.
Turning left requires crossing the path of oncoming traffic, so the turning driver must yield to oncoming vehicles moving straight through.

Key Concept

Opposing Traffic Right-of-Way at Four-Way Stops
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Right-of-Way Rules at Intersections

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