Practice question

At unmarked intersections, which vehicles have the right-of-way?

  1. Vehicles coming from the left
  2. Vehicles coming from the right
  3. All vehicles treat it as a stop intersection
  4. Pedestrians have the right-of-way

Answer: B — Vehicles coming from the right

At unmarked intersections, vehicles coming from the right generally have the right-of-way. This rule is based on the principle of maintaining a predictable and safe flow of traffic. When approaching an intersection without any signs or signals, drivers should be aware that the standard right-of-way rule applies, which gives priority to vehicles on the right. This means that if two vehicles arrive at an intersection simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. This approach helps to reduce confusion and potential accidents at intersections where there are no explicit rules indicated by signs or traffic control devices. Understanding this right-of-way rule is essential for safe driving in situations where clear signals are not present. Additionally, while pedestrians do have rights in general traffic scenarios, at an unmarked intersection, the primary concern is ensuring that vehicles yield correctly to maintain traffic safety.

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