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Rules of the Road & Right of Way

Two cars reach a four-way stop at the same time, side by side. Who goes first?

  • a.The driver on the right✓
  • b.The driver on the left
  • c.The larger vehicle
  • d.The driver who honks first

When drivers stop at the same time, the one on the right has the right of way. (California Driver's Handbook, right of way)

Rules of the Road & Right of Way

You want to turn left at an intersection with a green light. You must:

  • a.Turn quickly before oncoming cars arrive
  • b.Assume oncoming traffic will stop
  • c.Sound your horn and turn
  • d.Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then turn when safe✓

On a green light a left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians before turning. (California Driver's Handbook)

Rules of the Road & Right of Way

At an open intersection with no signs or signals, you should yield to:

  • a.A vehicle already in the intersection or one arriving on your right✓
  • b.Only large trucks
  • c.Nobody; you always have priority
  • d.The car on your left

Yield to any vehicle already in the intersection, and if you arrive together, to the vehicle on your right. (California Driver's Handbook, right of way)

Rules of the Road & Right of Way

When entering a roundabout, you should:

  • a.Stop in the circle to let others in
  • b.Yield to traffic already circulating, then enter when there is a gap✓
  • c.Enter at full speed
  • d.Turn left and travel clockwise

Traffic in a roundabout has the right of way; yield to circulating vehicles, then enter and travel counterclockwise. (California Driver's Handbook)

Rules of the Road & Right of Way

At a red light, a right turn is:

  • a.Allowed after a full stop, unless a sign prohibits it✓
  • b.Allowed only after 9 p.m.
  • c.Never allowed in California
  • d.Allowed without stopping

You may turn right on red after stopping completely and yielding, unless a posted sign prohibits the turn. (California Driver's Handbook)

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