Right of Way & Intersections — North Dakota

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

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TopicRight of Way & Intersections
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Questions (26)

1. 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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2. When using a roundabout, drivers should:
  1. Stop within the roundabout.
  2. Yield to entering traffic.
  3. Drive in a clockwise direction.
  4. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. ✓

Answer: D. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

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3. When approaching a roundabout, you should always:
  1. Increase your speed.
  2. Maintain your speed.
  3. Come to a complete stop.
  4. Decrease your speed. ✓

Answer: D. Decrease your speed.

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4. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
  1. Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
  2. Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
  3. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. ✓
  4. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Answer: C. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

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5. If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
  1. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. ✓
  2. The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
  3. Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
  4. One driver should proceed without stopping.

Answer: A. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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6. 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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7. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
  1. Use the next intersection.
  2. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
  3. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. ✓
  4. Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

Answer: C. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

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8. When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:
  1. Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
  2. Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong. ✓
  3. Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
  4. Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

Answer: B. Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.

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9. 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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10. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
  1. Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
  2. Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
  3. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
  4. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic. ✓

Answer: D. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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