Practice question

Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A is on the right of Car B. Car C is on the left of Car B. In which order should the cars pass through the intersection?

  1. Car A, Car B, Car C
  2. Car B, Car A, Car C
  3. Car B, Car C, Car A
  4. Car C, Car A, Car B

Answer: A — Car A, Car B, Car C

In an uncontrolled intersection, the general rule is that vehicles must yield the right-of-way to those on their right. Since Car A is to the right of Car B, and Car C is to the left of Car B, Car A has the right of way over Car B. Consequently, Car A should proceed through the intersection first. After Car A, Car B, which now has the right-of-way since it is next in line, can then pass through the intersection. Car C, being to the left of Car B and not having any right-of-way advantage, will proceed last. Thus, the correct order for the cars to pass through the intersection is Car A first, followed by Car B, and finally Car C. This order follows the traffic rules that dictate the flow of vehicles based on their positions relative to one another.

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