(147/200) At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) where two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?

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The driver who is making a turn must yield The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left The driver on the busier road has the right of way

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In Alberta, at an uncontrolled intersection (where there are no signs or signals), the basic right-of-way rule is that the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. This rule applies when two vehicles arrive at the intersection at approximately the same time. It is a fundamental rule from the Alberta Driver's Guide, which emphasizes that if there is any doubt, yield to the right.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

The correct answer is 'The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.' This is the standard rule for uncontrolled intersections in Alberta: when two vehicles approach at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. This ensures a predictable and safe flow of traffic.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: The driver who is making a turn must yield

While it is true that a driver making a turn must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, this rule does not specifically address the situation at an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time. The general rule for that scenario is the left-yields-to-right rule, not a blanket rule about turning vehicles.

Option: The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left

This is the opposite of the correct rule. In Alberta, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right, not the other way around. Choosing this option would lead to a collision because the driver on the right has the right-of-way.

Option: The driver on the busier road has the right of way

At an uncontrolled intersection, there is no designation of a 'busier road' for right-of-way purposes. The rule is based on the relative position of the vehicles (left vs. right), not on traffic volume. This option is incorrect because it introduces a criterion that is not part of the official rule.

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(147/200) At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) where two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?

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