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Right of way questions

Who goes first? These questions cover intersections with no signs, left turns, pulling out of driveways, roundabouts, pedestrians and blind pedestrians, traffic officers, and the lights on emergency and volunteer vehicles.

Each question below covers one rule from the New York State Driver's Manual. Answer it, see why the other answers are wrong, and follow the link to the manual page.

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17 questions

  1. Traffic already in the intersection goes firstYou reach an intersection where another vehicle is already inside it. Who has the right of way?
  2. Same time at right angles: left yields to rightTwo drivers at right angles stop at STOP signs at the same moment. Who must yield?
  3. Turning left yields to oncoming trafficTwo drivers coming from opposite directions arrive at an intersection at about the same time. One is turning left. Who must yield?
  4. Right of way is not a complete rightWhat does the manual say about having the right of way?
  5. Entering from a driveway or parking lotYou're leaving a parking lot to turn onto a street. What must you do?
  6. Entering a roundabout or traffic circleYou're about to enter a roundabout. Who has the right of way?
  7. Roundabout traffic goes counterclockwiseWhich way does traffic move in a modern roundabout?
  8. Pedestrians when you turnA person starts across in front of you while your light is red. Then it turns green. What must you do?
  9. Marked and unmarked crosswalksA crosswalk has no painted lines. Do pedestrians in it have the right of way?
  10. People crossing outside a crosswalkA person is crossing the street mid-block, not in a crosswalk. What should you do?
  11. Blind pedestriansWhen must you yield to a blind pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane?
  12. Never pass a car stopped at a crosswalkIs it legal to pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?
  13. Traffic officers override signalsA traffic officer's directions conflict with the traffic light. Which do you obey?
  14. Emergency vehicle lightsWhich flashing lights mark an emergency vehicle you must yield to?
  15. Blue, green and amber lightsA car behind you shows a flashing blue light. What kind of vehicle is it?
  16. Roundabouts: 30 mph or lessRoundabouts are designed to keep all vehicles inside them at what speed or less?
  17. Don't enter an intersection you can't clearWhen may you drive into an intersection if cars are backed up beyond it?

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