Washington permit test: right of way & intersections
Who goes first at stops, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts and when entering roads. 6 questions.
Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time. Who goes first?
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Sample right of way & intersections questions
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Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time. Who goes first?
- A The vehicle on the left
- B The vehicle on the right
- C The larger vehicle
- D The vehicle going faster
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B. The vehicle on the right
At a four-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. If two vehicles arrive at about the same time, yield to the one on the right.
At an uncontrolled intersection, you are entering a paved road from a gravel road. What must you do?
- A Yield the right-of-way to traffic on the paved road
- B Go first because you are on the right
- C Honk and proceed
- D Go first if you arrived first
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A. Yield the right-of-way to traffic on the paved road
At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield when entering a paved road from an unpaved road, when entering a state highway from a secondary road, when a vehicle is already in the intersection, or when turning left in front of oncoming traffic.
A pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk in front of you on a multilane street. How long should you wait before going?
- A Until they have cleared your lane only
- B Until they step onto the far curb in every case
- C Until they make eye contact with you
- D Until they clear your lane and one more lane
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D. Until they clear your lane and one more lane
Wait until a pedestrian has cleared your lane and one additional lane before going. If the pedestrian uses a wheelchair, cane, guide dog or other service animal, wait until they have completely crossed.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 93
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When entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?
- A Traffic waiting to enter on your right
- B No one, if you reach it first
- C Only large trucks
- D All traffic already in the roundabout
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D. All traffic already in the roundabout
Look left and yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, since they have the right-of-way. Enter when you see a gap and travel counterclockwise.