Practice question

Who has the right of way when two cars reach an intersection at the same time?

  1. The car that is going straight
  2. The car on the right
  3. The car that arrived first
  4. The car on the left

Answer: B — The car on the right

When two cars reach an intersection at the same time, the car on the right has the right of way. This is because, in many countries, including the United States, the general rule is that right turns should yield to left turns. However, if both cars are turning in the same direction, the one in the right lane should go first. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not follow the general rule of right turns yielding to left turns or take into consideration the lane placement of the cars as they approach the intersection. Therefore, the car on the right has the right of way in this scenario.

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