Washington Permit Test: Right-of-Way Practice Questions

Correct answer: The vehicle on the right

At an all-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. If two arrive at about the same time, yield to the vehicle on the right.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.13 Common Intersections

Correct answer: The driver turning left

At an intersection controlled by stop signs, any vehicle turning left must yield to vehicles going straight or turning right.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.13 Common Intersections

Correct answer: The vehicle going straight

At a two-way stop, turning vehicles must yield to the vehicle going straight.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.13 Common Intersections

Correct answer: A paved road from an unpaved road

At an uncontrolled intersection you must yield when a vehicle is already in it, when entering or crossing a state highway from a secondary road, when entering a paved road from an unpaved road, or when turning left in front of oncoming traffic.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.15 Other Intersections

Correct answer: Yield to highway traffic

Normal right-of-way rules apply at uncontrolled intersections, and a driver entering or crossing a state highway from a secondary road must yield.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.15 Other Intersections

Correct answer: All traffic already in the roundabout

All approaching vehicles yield on entry. Look left and yield to traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a gap.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.15 Other Intersections

Correct answer: The pedestrian

Pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections whether or not they are marked. Every intersection is legally a crosswalk.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.1 Sharing With People

Correct answer: When they have cleared your lane plus one more

Wait until a pedestrian has cleared your lane and one additional lane before proceeding.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.1 Sharing With People

Correct answer: After they have fully crossed

If the pedestrian uses a wheelchair, cane, guide dog or other service animal, wait until they have completely crossed the street. Don't honk; it can confuse or frighten them.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.1 Sharing With People

Correct answer: Stop and let the pedestrian cross

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in a marked crosswalk. Stop for pedestrians and bicyclists whether or not the crosswalk has a stop sign.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.14 Turning

Correct answer: Vehicles on the major road

At a Y-intersection the cars on the major road have the right-of-way; there may be a stop sign where the minor road connects.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.14 Turning

Correct answer: Yield to the bus

Yield to any transit vehicle traveling in the same direction that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.3 Sharing With Transit Buses

Correct answer: Drivers already on the interstate

Drivers already on the interstate have the right-of-way. Use the entire on-ramp, your signal and mirrors, and adjust your speed to merge into a safe space.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.3 Merging

Correct answer: As a pedestrian, and yield to them

Bicyclists in crosswalks are considered pedestrians, and you must yield to them in both marked and unmarked crosswalks and intersections.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.6 Sharing With Bicyclists

Correct answer: Yield to the approaching vehicle

At an uncontrolled intersection you must yield when you plan to turn left and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.15 Other Intersections