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Think You Know When You Have the Right-of-Way? Start the Quiz!

Ready to ace our right of way test? Explore real traffic scenarios now

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Susanne FendlerUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art illustration for right-of-way quiz with traffic rules scenarios on dark blue background

Use this right-of-way quiz to figure out who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, and highway merges. You'll practice real traffic rules, get instant feedback, and spot gaps before a permit or driving exam. When you finish, try the road rules warm-up for more practice.

At a four-way stop, according to typical U.S. rules, the driver who stops first has the right-of-way and goes first.
True
False
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When turning left on a solid green light (no arrow), who has the right-of-way?
You and oncoming traffic proceed at the same time with equal priority
Pedestrians in the crosswalk must yield to your left turn
Oncoming traffic going straight or turning right
You do, because green means go
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You arrive at an intersection with a STOP sign, and cross traffic has no sign. Who must yield?
No one; it is first to enter goes first
You must yield to all cross traffic and pedestrians
Cross traffic must yield to you because you stopped
Whichever driver is traveling faster has priority
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At a T-intersection where your road ends, who must yield?
Whichever driver signals first has priority
The slowest vehicle has the right-of-way
Drivers on the terminating road (the stem of the T) must yield to through traffic
Through traffic must yield to drivers on the terminating road
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Entering a public road from a driveway or private road, you must yield to all traffic and pedestrians already on the road or sidewalk.
False
True
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Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at exactly the same time. One is on your right and one is on your left. You are facing the one on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
Whichever driver is going straight
The driver to your right
The driver to your left
You do, because you saw them first
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At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), you and another vehicle arrive at the same time on intersecting roads. Who has the right-of-way under typical U.S. rules?
The vehicle on the right
The vehicle on the left
The larger vehicle
The vehicle traveling uphill
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A pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Under typical U.S. rules, drivers must yield.
False
True
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You see a person with a white cane preparing to cross. What is correct regarding right-of-way?
Roll forward slowly to guide them across
Stop and yield; blind pedestrians have absolute priority
Proceed if you have a green light
Honk to alert them, then proceed
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You have a green arrow for a left turn. Who has the right-of-way?
You do; oncoming traffic must yield
Traffic turning right from the cross street
Oncoming traffic going straight
Pedestrians in the adjacent crosswalk
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In a roundabout, you should stop inside the circle for an approaching emergency vehicle with lights and siren.
False
True
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You are turning right on red after stopping. A bicyclist is approaching straight through in the bike lane on your right. Who has the right-of-way?
You do because you stopped first
Whichever is larger has priority
You do if you signal and start turning
The bicyclist proceeding straight
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On a narrow, steep road, two vehicles meet where they cannot pass. Under typical U.S. rules, which driver yields the right-of-way?
The vehicle with four-wheel drive has priority
The driver facing downhill must yield by backing up if necessary
The heavier vehicle has priority
The driver facing uphill must yield
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You are in a multilane road planning a right turn across a bike lane. A bicyclist is riding straight in the bike lane. Who has the right-of-way?
The bicyclist going straight; you must yield and merge safely
You, if you signal for 5 seconds
You, because motor vehicles have priority
Neither; both proceed simultaneously
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You are on a gravel (unpaved) road about to enter a paved road. Who has the right-of-way?
Vehicles on the gravel road because they might slide
Whichever vehicle is larger
Traffic on the paved road
Whoever flashes headlights first
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You are making a U-turn on a green signal where permitted, while an oncoming vehicle is turning left on a green arrow. You have the right-of-way.
True
False
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Approaching a multi-lane roundabout, you selected the left lane for a through movement. Inside, can you cross into the right lane to exit if another car is there?
Yes if you accelerate
Yes if you signal early
No; you must yield and maintain your lane unless signage/markings permit a safe lane change
Yes; exiting vehicles always have priority
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You are in a center left-turn lane (two-way left-turn lane). Who has the right-of-way to enter that lane for turns?
Whoever enters faster has priority
No one has priority; both directions must yield to opposing traffic and use it only to prepare for lawful turns
Vehicles from the opposite direction have priority
Vehicles from your direction have priority
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If a bus is stopped at a bus stop with its right turn signal on to leave the curb into your lane, you must always yield under U.S. law.
True
False
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On a divided highway, an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches traveling in the opposite direction across the median. You must still yield the right-of-way by pulling to the right and stopping if safe.
False
True
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Priority Rules -

    Understand when you have the right-of-way when you are approaching different intersection types, from four-way stops to traffic signal - controlled crossings.

  2. Apply Driving Rules -

    Apply rules of the road in our interactive rules of the road quiz to practice yielding, stopping, and merging with confidence.

  3. Differentiate Right-of-Way Scenarios -

    Differentiate between yield signs, stop signs, and uncontrolled intersections by working through a variety of right-of-way scenarios.

  4. Analyze Decision-Making -

    Analyze your responses in the right of way quiz to recognize common mistakes, then retest with the right of way test for improved accuracy.

  5. Evaluate Safe Maneuvers -

    Evaluate safe driving maneuvers and identify correct protocols to maintain smooth traffic flow and minimize collision risks.

  6. Reinforce Knowledge Retention -

    Reinforce key right-of-way concepts through scenario-based practice, sharpening your driving smarts and boosting road safety.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Four-Way Stop Rule -

    At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop has priority, then follow the order of arrival. If two vehicles stop simultaneously, the one on the right goes first - remember "first in line, then right is fine." (Source: State DMV Driver Handbook)

  2. Yield Sign Priority -

    A triangular yield sign means you must slow down and let oncoming traffic go before you proceed; if there's a dashed white line, come to a complete stop when necessary. Practice merging by matching the speed of the main flow - this keeps traffic smooth and safe (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

  3. Uncontrolled Intersection Basics -

    No signs or signals? Treat it like a yield: vehicles on your right have the right-of-way, so you'll yield to traffic coming from that direction. This "yield to the right" rule is taught in most university traffic safety courses as a key decision point in busy neighborhoods (Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety).

  4. Roundabout Rules -

    In roundabouts, circulating traffic always has priority - entering vehicles must yield to those already in the circle. To remember: "Left is best" when you're inside, and always signal your exit (Source: Federal Highway Administration guide).

  5. Emergency & School Vehicles -

    Always pull over to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches; remain stopped until it passes or you're otherwise directed. At school buses with flashing red lights, traffic from both directions must stop - this rule is non-negotiable for student safety (Source: National Safety Council).

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