Right-Of-Way Flashcards
right of way
the right of one vehicle to go before another one
- applies to pedestrians and bicycle riders
at an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, vehicle on your right should usually go first. if you have right of way and others yield it to you, proceed through intersection with caution.
a vehicle going straight ahead that is already in intersection has the right of way over one turning left after yielding (properly signaling), the vehicle turning left that has the right of way
a vehicle already in intersection has the right of way over others just getting there
vehicles entering main road from minor road, private road or driveway must yield right of way to all traffic on main road and to pedestrians
must be given to emergency vehicles approaching from any directions, sounding a siren or flashing lights.
- must immediately drive to side of ride, clear any intersection, and stop until emergency has passed
at 4-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first gets to go fist after stopping completely
when entering freeway, yield the right of way to traffic on freeway
- may enter only it is safe to do so
yield right of way to bicyclists riding on a bike path or lane
yield to funeral processions and let vehicles with headlights on pass as a group
nothing else
pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections have right of way over vehicles
although pedestrians have right of way in crosswalk and at intersections, vehicles don’t always stop.
- before you step off the curb, make certain (sure) cars in both directions have stopped
- don’t put yourself or anyone else in position for a potential crash
a blind person who is on foot and using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane or walking stick has the right of way on highway, street or road in this state.
- a driver must yield right of way, come to a full stop if necessary, and take precautions before proceeding to avoid accident or injury
nothing else
