Arkansas permit test: right of way & intersections

Who goes first at stops, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts and when entering roads. 7 questions.

Question 1 of 7
Right of way & intersections

At an intersection with no signs or signals, two cars arrive at about the same time. Who must yield?

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Sample right of way & intersections questions

  1. Uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals: you and a car on your right arrive together
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    Uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals: you and a car on your right arrive togetherYouNo signs or signals

    At an intersection with no signs or signals, two cars arrive at about the same time. Who must yield?

    • A The driver on the right yields to the car on the left
    • B The slower car yields to the faster car
    • C The driver on the left yields to the car on the right
    • D The car going straight yields to the turning car
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    C. The driver on the left yields to the car on the right

    At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to vehicles approaching from your right. Remember: the car on your right goes first. No driver has an absolute right-of-way, so be ready to yield to avoid a crash.

    Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 51

  2. At a four-way stop, who goes first?

    • A The driver traveling on the wider or busier of the two crossing roads
    • B The driver turning left
    • C The largest vehicle
    • D The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping
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    D. The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping

    At 3-way, 4-way and all-way stops, every driver must come to a complete stop, and the driver who reached the intersection first goes first. Stop completely even if no other car is there.

    Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 52

  3. Turning left on a green light while an oncoming car goes straight
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    You want to turn left at an intersection and a car is coming straight toward you. Who has the right-of-way?

    • A You, because you signaled first
    • B Whoever entered the intersection last
    • C The oncoming car going straight
    • D You, if the light is green
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    C. The oncoming car going straight

    Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead. Wait for a safe gap, and do not assume an oncoming car with its signal on will actually turn.

    Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 47

  4. Roundabout with traffic circulating counterclockwise
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    You are entering a roundabout. Who has the right-of-way?

    • A You, because you are entering
    • B Whoever is on the right
    • C The larger vehicle
    • D Drivers already in the circle
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    D. Drivers already in the circle

    Drivers entering a traffic circle, rotary or roundabout must yield to drivers already in the circle. Wait for a safe gap, then enter and travel around the central island.

    Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 47