Illinois permit test: right of way & intersections
Who goes first at stops, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts and when entering roads. 6 questions.
Two cars on different roads arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?
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Sample right of way & intersections questions
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Two cars on different roads arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?
- A The car on the left
- B The car on the right
- C The car that is turning left
- D The car going faster
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B. The car on the right
At a four-way stop, the first driver to stop goes first. If two vehicles on different roads arrive together, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
You are on the road that ends at a T intersection with no signs or signals. Who has the right of way?
- A You do, because you are on the right
- B Traffic on the through road; you must yield before crossing or turning
- C Whichever driver is turning left
- D Whoever arrives at the intersection first
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B. Traffic on the through road; you must yield before crossing or turning
At a T intersection with no traffic control, the driver on the ending (terminating) road must yield to traffic on the through road. The through road's drivers do not expect you to pull out.
You are waiting in the intersection to turn left on a green light. The light turns red before the oncoming traffic clears. What should you do?
- A Back up out of the intersection
- B Stay where you are in the intersection until the next green light
- C Turn quickly before cross traffic can start
- D Complete your turn once it is safe, yielding to traffic
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D. Complete your turn once it is safe, yielding to traffic
When turning left, yield to oncoming traffic. If you entered the intersection while the light was green, you may finish the turn after the light turns red, once oncoming traffic has stopped or cleared.
You meet a funeral procession at an intersection. What does Illinois law require?
- A Proceed if your light is green
- B Join the end of the procession to get through
- C Yield only to the lead vehicle, then continue
- D Yield to every vehicle in the procession and do not cut into the line
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D. Yield to every vehicle in the procession and do not cut into the line
Motorists must yield to all vehicles in a funeral procession and may not drive between them unless a police officer directs it. Vehicles in the procession use headlights and hazard lights.