Right-of-Way

Study questions with answers

12 sample Right-of-Way questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. At a 'T' intersection, who must yield the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: The driver on the ending road yields to the through road

   A driver approaching on the road that ends at a 'T' must yield to vehicles traveling on the through road.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

2. 2. Does the right-of-way law actually grant anyone the right to go first?

   Correct answer: No, it only specifies who is required to yield

   The law only states who must yield; it does not give anyone the right-of-way, and you should never insist on taking it.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

3. 3. As you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: The traffic already circulating in the roundabout

   Entering traffic must yield to the vehicles already circulating in the roundabout.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 3 - Roundabouts

4. 4. When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield?

   Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the one on the right

   At such intersections the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle approaching on the right.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

5. 5. A pedestrian is walking in a crosswalk while you are preparing to make a right turn on red. Who has priority?

   Correct answer: The pedestrian in the crosswalk

   Pedestrians have the right-of-way over a vehicle making a right turn on red, so you must let them finish crossing.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Pedestrian Safety

6. 6. If other drivers or pedestrians fail to follow the right-of-way rules, what is the safest response?

   Correct answer: Let them go even though the right-of-way is yours

   Even when the right-of-way belongs to you, you should let others have it rather than insisting and risking a crash.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

7. 7. How should you respond to an emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights?

   Correct answer: Pull to the right edge, clear of intersections, and stop

   You must pull over to the right edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stay stopped until it has passed, watching for others.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

8. 8. You are stopped in traffic near an intersection. What should you make sure of before entering it?

   Correct answer: That you can clear the intersection without blocking it

   You should make sure the path through the intersection is clear so you will not block it if you have to stop partway.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Crossing an Intersection

9. 9. A driver making a left turn at an intersection must yield to whom?

   Correct answer: Oncoming traffic, including approaching bicyclists

   The driver turning left has to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic, including any approaching bicyclists.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

10. 10. What must a driver do for a pedestrian who is using a white cane or a guide dog?

    Correct answer: Give them the right-of-way at all times

    Pedestrians using a guide dog or a white cane must be given the right-of-way at all times.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Visually Impaired Pedestrians

11. 11. When you enter a road from a private driveway or alley, what is required?

    Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already on the main road

    You must yield to vehicles already traveling on the main road before you pull out.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 6 - Right of Way

12. 12. You are turning left across oncoming traffic. Before starting the turn, you should confirm what?

    Correct answer: That your turn path is clear so you won't be stranded

    You should make sure no vehicle or pedestrian is in your path that could leave you stranded amid oncoming traffic after you begin.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Turning Left