New Mexico permit test: right of way & intersections
Who goes first at stops, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts and when entering roads. 6 questions.
Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which one goes first?
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Sample right of way & intersections questions
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Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which one goes first?
- A The vehicle on the left
- B The vehicle on the right
- C The larger vehicle
- D The vehicle going straight
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B. The vehicle on the right
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive goes first after a complete stop. If vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
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At an intersection with no stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal, which vehicle must you yield to?
- A A vehicle coming from your right
- B A vehicle coming from your left
- C Any vehicle going faster than you
- D No one; the first to enter has priority
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A. A vehicle coming from your right
At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to vehicles coming from the right. Slow down as you approach so you are ready to stop.
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You are turning left on a green light and an oncoming car is going straight. Who must yield?
- A The oncoming driver
- B Whoever entered the intersection last
- C Whoever honks first
- D You, the driver turning left
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D. You, the driver turning left
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight. Wait for a safe gap before you turn.
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You are about to enter a traffic circle. Who has the right-of-way?
- A You, the entering driver
- B The driver on your right waiting to enter
- C The fastest vehicle
- D Drivers already in the circle
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D. Drivers already in the circle
Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in it. Once inside, drive around on the right side of the island.