Right of Way - Driving Test

You arrive at a four-way stop with another car at the same time

When two vehicles arrive together, yield to the one on your right. Always proceed cautiously and communicate with signals or eye contact.

You stop at a three-way stop and another driver arrived before you

The driver who stopped first has right of way. Wait until they have moved off before entering the intersection.

You want to turn left at a stop slash yield sign and see approaching traffic

You may turn without stopping only if traffic is clear. Give way to vehicles that may pose a hazard.

At a mini circle another driver is approaching from your right

Always yield to vehicles coming from your right at a circle. Enter only when your path is safe and open.

You arrive at a T-junction and cars are passing on the through road

Traffic on the through road has priority. Enter only after ensuring there is a sufficient gap.

You approach a pedestrian crossing with people about to cross

Slow down and prepare to stop. Allow pedestrians to cross safely before continuing.

You want to turn right but an oncoming car is going straight

The vehicle going straight has priority. You must wait until the road is completely clear before turning.

You’re at an uncontrolled intersection with another car from your right

At uncontrolled junctions, vehicles from the right have the right of way. Enter only when safe.

You are entering a main road from a private driveway

Vehicles already on the main road have full right of way. Wait until the road is clear in both directions.

You enter a circle and another vehicle is already inside

Vehicles already circulating have priority. Do not enter unless your way is completely clear.

Approaching a roundabout without a yield sign

Even without a sign, yield to traffic approaching from the right. Wait and enter when safe.

You’re turning left and a pedestrian is crossing at the corner

Pedestrians always have priority at crossings and intersections. Allow them to fully cross before proceeding.

You approach a yield sign at a busy intersection

Yield signs require you to slow and let any approaching traffic pass. Stop if necessary to avoid a collision.

At a traffic light, your green arrow appears while pedestrians are still crossing

Even with a green light or arrow, pedestrians must be allowed to finish crossing. Only proceed when the crosswalk is clear.

You see a flashing yellow signal at a large intersection

Flashing yellow means you must yield to other vehicles and cross-traffic. Watch carefully and move only when safe.

You approach a merge sign where two lanes combine

Merge carefully with the other traffic flow. Yield to any vehicle already in the lane you are joining.

A school bus stops with flashing lights ahead of you

Vehicles must stop when a school bus is loading or offloading. Do not pass until the road is safe and lights are off.

You’re reversing out of a driveway into a public road

Traffic on the public road always has priority. Reverse slowly and only when no vehicles are approaching.

You are on a dirt road joining a tarred road

The surfaced road takes precedence. Vehicles from the dirt road must yield to all cross traffic.

You are overtaking and another vehicle is turning right

If a vehicle is turning right, do not overtake unless it is safe. Yield and ensure no oncoming traffic is present.

Cyclists are crossing a marked cycle crossing ahead

Cyclists in a marked cycle lane or crossing have right of way. Slow down and let them pass safely.

You enter a freeway using an on-ramp

Accelerate to match freeway speed. Yield to vehicles already on the freeway and merge only when safe.

You encounter a funeral procession or emergency convoy

Such vehicles are treated with full priority. Yield respectfully and avoid interrupting the procession.

A traffic officer gestures you to stop despite a green light

A traffic officer’s hand signal overrides all signs and signals. Follow instructions even if the light is green.

You approach a railway crossing without lights or barriers

Always give right of way to trains. Stop and look both directions before crossing the tracks.

You see livestock crossing the road in a rural area

Animals on the road must be given full right of way. Do not honk and wait for them to clear the path.

You’re at a roundabout and a large truck is turning across lanes

Trucks may need more room and may cross into other lanes. Give way and let them complete the turn safely.

An emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind

Pull over or clear the lane immediately. Emergency vehicles always have right of way in traffic.

You want to turn right and a pedestrian is crossing from the opposite side

Pedestrians in your path always have priority. Allow them to cross fully before making your turn.

You are in a parking lot and see a car reversing out

In tight spaces like parking areas, allow reversing cars to complete their movement before you pass behind them.