Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
- AThe driver on the rightCorrect
- BThe larger vehicle
- CThe driver on the left
- DWhoever accelerates first
Why: When two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. (Mississippi Driver's Manual, right of way)
Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
In good conditions, a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead is at least:
- AHalf a car length
- BOne second
- CThree secondsCorrect
- DTen seconds
Why: The three-second rule gives you time to react and stop. Increase the gap in rain, fog, or on slick roads. (Mississippi Driver's Manual, following distance)