(47/200) When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled T-intersection approximately simultaneously at right angles to each other:

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The vehicle on the left must yield The vehicle on the left has the right of way The vehicle going straight always has the right of way Both vehicles must stop

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In New York State, at an uncontrolled intersection (no traffic signals or signs), when two vehicles approach at approximately the same time from different roads, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. This rule is stated in the New York State Driver's Manual under 'Right-of-Way' rules for intersections. It applies to T-intersections as well, where the vehicle on the through road (the top of the T) and the vehicle on the stem approach at right angles. If they arrive simultaneously, the left vehicle yields.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: The vehicle on the left must yield

The correct answer is 'The vehicle on the left must yield.' This follows the general right-of-way rule: when two vehicles approach an intersection at the same time from different directions, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. This applies to T-intersections when the vehicles are at right angles to each other, as described in the NYS Driver's Manual.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: The vehicle on the left has the right of way

This is the opposite of the rule. The vehicle on the left must yield, not have the right-of-way. Giving the left vehicle the right-of-way would contradict the standard rule and could lead to collisions.

Option: The vehicle going straight always has the right of way

This is not always true. At an uncontrolled intersection, right-of-way is determined by position (left vs. right) and timing, not by whether a vehicle is going straight. A vehicle turning right may still have the right-of-way over a vehicle going straight if the turning vehicle is on the right and arrives simultaneously.

Option: Both vehicles must stop

At an uncontrolled intersection, there is no requirement for both vehicles to stop unless there is a stop sign or traffic signal. The rule is to yield to the vehicle on the right, not to stop unconditionally. Stopping unnecessarily can cause confusion and is not the prescribed action.

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