North Carolina 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. Which has the right of way?
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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. Which has the right of way?
- A The larger vehicle
- B The car on the left
- C The car going faster
- D The car on the right
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D. The car on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, when two vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the right goes first. Even with the right of way, slow down and be ready to avoid a crash.
At an intersection without signs or signals, one car is already in the intersection when you arrive. Who goes first?
- A Whichever driver is going straight
- B Whichever driver signals first
- C You, if the other car is on your left
- D The car already in the intersection
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D. The car already in the intersection
A vehicle already in the intersection has the right of way over any vehicle that has not yet entered. The car-on-the-right rule is used only when vehicles arrive at the same time.
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You have a green light (a solid green ball, no arrow) and want to turn left. An oncoming car is going straight through the intersection. Who has the right of way?
- A Whichever car is closer to the center
- B The oncoming car going straight
- C You, if you reached the intersection first
- D You, because you signaled first
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B. The oncoming car going straight
A circular green light lets you turn, but turning vehicles must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Wait until the oncoming car has passed and the turn can be made safely.
You are pulling out of a private driveway onto a street. What must you do?
- A Yield only to vehicles coming from your left
- B Honk, then pull out once traffic slows down to let you in
- C Stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians
- D Slow down and merge without stopping
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C. Stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians
Drivers leaving a private driveway must stop and yield to all other vehicles and to pedestrians. Drivers on the street do not expect you, and sidewalks often cross driveways.