Right of Way & Intersections — Colorado

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Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.

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Questions (26)

1. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
  1. Either one
  2. The vehicle on the left ✓
  3. The vehicle on the right
  4. Neither

Answer: B. The vehicle on the left

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2. If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
  1. The driver on the right has the right-of-way. ✓
  2. The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
  3. One driver may continue driving without stopping.
  4. One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

Answer: A. The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

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3. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
  1. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
  2. Signal and keep your wheels straight. ✓
  3. Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
  4. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Answer: B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.

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4. At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
  1. Always stop before entering the intersection.
  2. Yield just to the traffic on the right.
  3. Yield just to the traffic on the left.
  4. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic. ✓

Answer: D. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

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5. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
  1. Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
  2. Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
  3. Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then. ✓
  4. Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.

Answer: C. Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.

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6. When approaching working service or maintenance vehicles:
  1. Treat them the same as you would any other motor vehicle.
  2. Assume they will allow you to have the right-of-way.
  3. Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution. ✓
  4. Come to a complete stop until they are out of your line of sight.

Answer: C. Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution.

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7. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
  1. Maintain their speed and proceed.
  2. Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
  3. Yield to all other drivers.
  4. Be prepared to yield. ✓

Answer: D. Be prepared to yield.

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8. If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:
  1. Assume other drivers will follow right-of-way laws.
  2. Wave other drivers forward before proceeding.
  3. Immediately move through the intersection.
  4. Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward. ✓

Answer: D. Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward.

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9. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
  1. The driver on the right has the right-of-way. ✓
  2. The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
  3. One driver may continue driving without stopping.
  4. One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

Answer: A. The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

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10. If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
  1. The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
  2. The car on the left has the right-of-way.
  3. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right. ✓
  4. The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

Answer: C. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

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