California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Rules of the Road and Right-of-WayMedium
You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) in a rural area. Another vehicle approaches from your right at the same time. Who has the right-of-way?
- AThe other vehicle has the right-of-way because it is approaching from your right.
- BYou both must stop and yield to each other simultaneously.
- CYou have the right-of-way because you are approaching from the left.
- DThe vehicle that is traveling faster has the right-of-way.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The other vehicle has the right-of-way because it is approaching from your right.
At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. This rule helps prevent collisions.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Only one vehicle has the right-of-way; simultaneous yielding is not the rule.
- C. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
- D. Speed does not determine right-of-way in this scenario.
Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right if they arrive at the same time.
- Applies when no signs or signals are present.
- Vehicle on the right proceeds first.
- Always be prepared to yield to avoid a collision.
Memory trick: Right is always right at an uncontrolled cross.