Practice question

Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-way belongs to:

  1. Driver of Car 1 only
  2. Driver of Car 2 only
  3. Pedestrian only
  4. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian

Answer: D — Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian

In this scenario, the driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian both have the right-of-way. The driver of Car 1 has the right-of-way because they are proceeding straight through the intersection, which means they do not need to yield to any turning vehicles. The pedestrian has the right-of-way because they are already in the crosswalk and walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 2, which intends to make a left turn, must yield to both the oncoming car (Car 1) and the pedestrian before making the turn.

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