Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayMedium
A driver is stopped at a red light at an intersection. A funeral procession with flashing headlights and identifying flags approaches and begins to pass through the intersection against the red light. What is the driver's responsibility?
- AProceed through the intersection if there is a safe gap in the procession.
- BTurn right on red if allowed, as the procession is not in the driver's direct path.
- CYield the right-of-way to the procession and remain stopped until it has passed.
- DHonk the horn to alert the lead vehicle that they are running a red light.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Yield the right-of-way to the procession and remain stopped until it has passed.
In Texas, a funeral procession has the right-of-way once the lead vehicle has lawfully entered an intersection, even if traffic signals change. Drivers must yield to the entire procession.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; drivers must not break up a funeral procession.
- B. This is incorrect; turning on red would break up the procession and is not allowed.
- D. This is incorrect; interfering with a funeral procession is illegal and unsafe.
Funeral Procession Right-of-Way
Once the lead vehicle of a funeral procession has lawfully entered an intersection, all vehicles in the procession have the right-of-way, and other drivers must yield.
- Procession vehicles often have flashing headlights and flags.
- Drivers must not break up a procession.
- Yield to the entire procession.
- Applies even if traffic signals change.
Memory trick: Follow the leader, yield with respect, a funeral's journey, you must protect.