Right of Way Test: Who Goes First on the Road
Quick right of way practice test with real scenarios. Instant results.
This right of way quiz helps you decide who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, and highway merges. Practice real traffic situations with instant feedback, spot common mistakes before your permit or driving exam, then keep learning with our road signs practice test, traffic rules quiz, and segment 1 practice test.
Study Outcomes
- Identify Priority Rules -
Understand when you have the right-of-way when you are approaching different intersection types, from four-way stops to traffic signal - controlled crossings.
- Apply Driving Rules -
Apply rules of the road in our interactive rules of the road quiz to practice yielding, stopping, and merging with confidence.
- Differentiate Right-of-Way Scenarios -
Differentiate between yield signs, stop signs, and uncontrolled intersections by working through a variety of right-of-way scenarios.
- Analyze Decision-Making -
Analyze your responses in the right of way quiz to recognize common mistakes, then retest with the right of way test for improved accuracy.
- Evaluate Safe Maneuvers -
Evaluate safe driving maneuvers and identify correct protocols to maintain smooth traffic flow and minimize collision risks.
- Reinforce Knowledge Retention -
Reinforce key right-of-way concepts through scenario-based practice, sharpening your driving smarts and boosting road safety.
Cheat Sheet
- Four-Way Stop Rule -
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop has priority, then follow the order of arrival. If two vehicles stop simultaneously, the one on the right goes first - remember "first in line, then right is fine." (Source: State DMV Driver Handbook)
- Yield Sign Priority -
A triangular yield sign means you must slow down and let oncoming traffic go before you proceed; if there's a dashed white line, come to a complete stop when necessary. Practice merging by matching the speed of the main flow - this keeps traffic smooth and safe (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
- Uncontrolled Intersection Basics -
No signs or signals? Treat it like a yield: vehicles on your right have the right-of-way, so you'll yield to traffic coming from that direction. This "yield to the right" rule is taught in most university traffic safety courses as a key decision point in busy neighborhoods (Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety).
- Roundabout Rules -
In roundabouts, circulating traffic always has priority - entering vehicles must yield to those already in the circle. To remember: "Left is best" when you're inside, and always signal your exit (Source: Federal Highway Administration guide).
- Emergency & School Vehicles -
Always pull over to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches; remain stopped until it passes or you're otherwise directed. At school buses with flashing red lights, traffic from both directions must stop - this rule is non-negotiable for student safety (Source: National Safety Council).
