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California Permit Test: Right-of-Way Practice Questions
Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles.
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Question 1
At an intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, you and another vehicle arrive at the same time. The other vehicle is on your right. Who goes first?
You go first, since you are to its left
Whichever vehicle is moving faster
The vehicle on your right goes first
The larger of the two vehicles
Correct answer: The vehicle on your right goes first
When two vehicles arrive at the same time at an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the one on your right.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 2
At an intersection without signs or signals, who generally has the right-of-way?
The vehicle on the wider road, always
The vehicle that arrives first
The vehicle on the left
The vehicle turning left
Correct answer: The vehicle that arrives first
Without STOP or YIELD signs, the first vehicle to reach the intersection goes first.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 3
At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, who has the right-of-way?
Traffic on the through road
Traffic on the road that ends
Vehicles turning left
Whoever signals first
Correct answer: Traffic on the through road
At an uncontrolled T intersection, vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians continuing on the through road go first.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 4
You are turning left at an intersection. Whom must you yield to?
Only vehicles already in the intersection when your light turned green
Pedestrians and any oncoming vehicle close enough to be dangerous
Only vehicles turning right from the opposite direction
No one, as long as your light is green and you signaled
Correct answer: Pedestrians and any oncoming vehicle close enough to be dangerous
When turning left, check for pedestrians and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 5
Who has the right-of-way when you enter traffic from a driveway or side road?
Traffic already in the lanes
You do, once you signal
Whoever is larger
You do, if you are moving faster
Correct answer: Traffic already in the lanes
When entering traffic, proceed carefully and yield to vehicles already using the lanes.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 6
When you merge onto a highway, who has the right-of-way?
The merging vehicle, once its signal is on
Traffic already on the highway
Trucks and buses only
Whoever is in the far right lane
Correct answer: Traffic already on the highway
Highway traffic has the right-of-way. Merge at or near the speed of traffic into a gap large enough for your vehicle.
Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads β Merging and Exiting
Question 7
Two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Which one has the right-of-way?
The vehicle whose driver honks first
The vehicle facing uphill
The larger or heavier vehicle
The vehicle facing downhill
Correct answer: The vehicle facing uphill
The uphill vehicle has the right-of-way. The downhill vehicle has more control when backing up, so it should back up until the other can pass.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 8
Pedestrians using a guide dog or a white cane:
Have the right-of-way at all times
Must wait for a green light like other pedestrians
Should be warned with a short honk
Have the right-of-way only in marked crosswalks
Correct answer: Have the right-of-way at all times
Blind pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes always have the right-of-way. Never honk at them.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 9
A blind pedestrian at a corner pulls in their white cane and steps back from the intersection. What does this usually mean?
You may go
You must wait for a police officer
They are about to cross
They want you to honk
Correct answer: You may go
When a blind person pulls in the cane and steps away from the intersection, it usually signals that you may proceed.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 10
Why should you avoid stopping in the middle of a crosswalk?
It only matters at night, when pedestrians are harder for you to see
It triggers the signal sensor and makes the traffic light change early
It blocks the bicycle lane that runs alongside most crosswalks
It could force a blind pedestrian into traffic outside the crosswalk
Correct answer: It could force a blind pedestrian into traffic outside the crosswalk
A car stopped in the crosswalk can push pedestrians, especially blind pedestrians, out into traffic.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 11
Do pedestrians have the right-of-way in an unmarked crosswalk?
Yes, in both marked and unmarked crosswalks
Only when a crossing guard is present to stop traffic
No, only in crosswalks marked with painted lines
Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals
Correct answer: Yes, in both marked and unmarked crosswalks
Not all crosswalks are painted. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 12
A vehicle ahead of you in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Pass it carefully on the left after checking your mirrors
Pass it only if the pedestrian signal is showing DON'T WALK
Do not pass it; a pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing
Honk to warn any pedestrians, then pass it slowly
Correct answer: Do not pass it; a pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing
Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, because it may be hiding a pedestrian who is crossing.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 13
A pedestrian on the corner makes eye contact with you. What does this usually mean?
The pedestrian is waiting for a bus, not crossing
The pedestrian is ready to cross; yield
The pedestrian is letting you go first
Nothing; keep driving at the same speed
Correct answer: The pedestrian is ready to cross; yield
Eye contact usually means the pedestrian is ready to cross the street, so yield to them.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First?
Question 14
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to:
No one; traffic entering the circle has priority
Traffic waiting to enter on your right
All traffic already in the roundabout
Only large trucks and buses in the circle
Correct answer: All traffic already in the roundabout
Slow down and yield to every vehicle already circulating; enter only when there is a big enough gap.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Roundabouts
Question 15
In which direction does traffic travel in a California roundabout?
Either direction, as long as the circle is empty
Counterclockwise around the central island
Clockwise around the central island
It depends on how each roundabout is marked
Correct answer: Counterclockwise around the central island
Traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise (to the right) around the central island.
Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road β Roundabouts
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