Car permit · Right-of-way
Even when the right-of-way legally belongs to you, when should you give it up?
Correct answer: Whenever doing so helps avoid a collision.
Answer options
- ARoutinely, even at intersections with signs or signals
- BNever, because it would confuse other drivers
- CWhenever doing so helps avoid a collision Correct
Why
Safety comes before any legal claim to go first. If insisting on your right-of-way could cause a collision, let the other driver go, even when the law is on your side.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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