Car permit · Right-of-way
At an intersection, which drivers are automatically entitled to the right-of-way by law?
Correct answer: No driver.
Answer options
- ADrivers going straight ahead
- BNo driver Correct
- CDrivers making a right turn
Why
Traffic laws never hand anyone the right-of-way; they only state who has to yield. If a driver who should yield fails to, you must still slow down, stop or give way as needed to prevent a collision.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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