Nevada permit test: right of way & intersections
Who goes first at stops, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts and when entering roads. 6 questions.
Two cars reach an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time. Who should usually go first?
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Sample right of way & intersections questions
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Two cars reach an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time. Who should usually go first?
- A The vehicle on the left
- B The larger vehicle
- C The vehicle on the right
- D The vehicle going faster
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C. The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on your right should usually go first. Even when others yield to you, proceed with caution.
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You are waiting to turn left. An oncoming car is already in the intersection going straight. Who has the right-of-way?
- A The oncoming car going straight
- B You, because you signaled first
- C You, because you were waiting first
- D You, because left turns get priority
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A. The oncoming car going straight
A vehicle going straight that is already in the intersection has the right-of-way over a car turning left. After yielding and signaling, the left-turning driver may then go.
Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at different times. Which one goes first?
- A The driver in the larger vehicle
- B The driver going straight
- C The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping
- D The driver on the left
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C. The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping
At a four-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first goes first after stopping completely. Wait for vehicles already in the intersection and take your turn.
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An ambulance with siren and flashing lights comes up behind you. What must you do?
- A Keep driving and let it pass on the left
- B Stop right where you are, even in an intersection
- C Speed up to get out of its way
- D Drive to the right side, clear of any intersection, and stop
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D. Drive to the right side, clear of any intersection, and stop
Yield to emergency vehicles using a siren or flashing lights by pulling to the right side of the road and stopping until they pass. Never stop in an intersection; clear it first.