Practice question

At an uncontrolled "T" intersection, which vehicle has the right of way?

  1. The vehicle on the road that ends
  2. The vehicle on the through road
  3. Whichever vehicle arrives first
  4. No right of way applies

Answer: B — The vehicle on the through road

At an uncontrolled "T" intersection, the vehicle on the through road has the right of way. This is established to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow at intersections where no signage or signals dictate the right of way. The through road typically carries the more significant amount of traffic and is often considered the main route. As a result, vehicles on the terminating road must yield to those on the through road when they approach the intersection. If a vehicle is on the road that ends, it must come to a complete stop and look for oncoming traffic from the through road before proceeding. This principle is designed to minimize the likelihood of accidents and keep traffic moving smoothly, especially because uncontrolled intersections can be particularly hazardous.

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