Rules of Right-Of-Way

Four way stops

At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first (after coming to a complete stop). If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

Intersections

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

Question 1

Do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances

Driveways/Alleys/Roadsides

Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Traffic circles/rotaries

Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the traffic circle or rotary.

Question 8

Drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop. You should wait until traffic ahead clears so that you are not blocking the intersection.

Question 3

Drivers must yield the right of way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Question 9

Drivers overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to that vehicle, even if the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop.

Question 5 (Standard Rule)

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight.

Question 4

Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right of way.

Students

Stop and yield to students who are crossing or if a crossing guard signals you to do so.

Question 13 (Move Over Law)

When an emergency vehicle is pulled over on any part of a highway or road, drivers must: *Slow down (below the posted speed limit) *Move their vehicle over one lane whenever it is safe to do so.

Question 2

You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signal.

Question 11

You must stop for a school bus (remain stopped until the lights have stopped flashing) that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching. *You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling towards you and a median or other physical barrier separates the roadway.

Question 10

You must yield the right of way to a police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a stern, air horn, or red or blue flashing light. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction you must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop your vehicle. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over.

Right-of-way

a right granted to you by another driver

Uncontrolled intersection

don't have traffic control signs or signals; driver obey right-of-way rules

Controlled intersection

have traffic control signs or signals; driver must obey the signs, signals, and right-of-way rules

Points System

~You start with 10 points (violations cause points to be deduced) ~Point stays on license for 24 months ~Points are stored at DMV and reported by CIB -You lose 1 pt if: *You receive a speeding ticket of less than 20 mph *Traffic control violation -You lose 2 pts if: *You disobey an officer's "signal" -You lose 10 pts (automatic suspension) if: *DUI *Reckless driving