Kentucky permit test: right of way & intersections
Who goes first at stops, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts and when entering roads. 6 questions.
You and another driver on the cross street reach a four-way stop at the same time. Who should go first?
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Sample right of way & intersections questions
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You and another driver on the cross street reach a four-way stop at the same time. Who should go first?
- A The driver going straight, whatever their position
- B The driver on the left
- C The larger vehicle
- D The driver on the right
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D. The driver on the right
At a four-way stop, the first driver to arrive goes first. If two drivers arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 42
You are waiting to turn left and an oncoming car is turning right into the same street. Who must yield?
- A The right-turning driver, because right turns are completed faster
- B Whoever signaled first
- C You; left-turners yield to opposing traffic, even right-turners
- D Neither; both may turn at the same time
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C. You; left-turners yield to opposing traffic, even right-turners
When turning left, you yield to drivers in the opposing lane, and that includes vehicles turning right. A left turn crosses the other driver's path, so the burden is on you.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 42
You are pulling out of a private driveway onto a public road. Who has the right of way?
- A Drivers already on the public road
- B You, because you are already moving
- C Whoever is going faster
- D You, if your turn signal is on
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A. Drivers already on the public road
When entering a public road from a driveway or private road, you must yield to drivers already on that road. Wait for a gap large enough to enter and reach traffic speed safely.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 42
A police officer at an intersection waves you through, but your traffic light is red. What should you do?
- A Go only if no other cars are around
- B Ignore the officer, since signals are the law
- C Follow the officer's direction
- D Stop and wait for the light to turn green
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C. Follow the officer's direction
When a police officer is directing traffic, do what the officer tells you, even if it conflicts with signals or signs. Officers take over when signals fail or traffic needs special control.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 42