Car permit · Right-of-way
You are turning left at an intersection without any signs or signals, and a vehicle coming from the opposite direction is going straight. Who goes first?
Correct answer: The oncoming vehicle.
Answer options
- AYou, because you started your turn first
- BYou, because a driver turning left has the right-of-way
- CThe oncoming vehicle Correct
Why
A driver turning left must let oncoming traffic that is going straight and is close enough to be a hazard pass before turning. Starting the turn first does not give you the right-of-way.
Tip A vehicle coming toward you and going straight has priority over your left turn across its lane.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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