Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
Traffic rules and right-of-way test whether you can apply Egypt's keep-right system in ordinary and ambiguous situations: uncontrolled junctions, roundabouts, merges, turns, pedestrian crossings and emergency vehicles. The exam rewards the default rule, not a guess based on who is bigger or faster.
Core rules
- Egypt drives on the right; vehicles are left-hand drive. Keep right except when overtaking, turning left or avoiding an obstruction.
- Overtake on the left, only with clear visibility and space, and never at a pedestrian crossing, junction, bend, crest or continuous line. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then return safely.
- Leave at least a two-second gap in dry conditions and more in rain or poor visibility. A safe gap is the best defence against sudden braking.
- Default limits unless posted are commonly 60 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h outside; posted limits and police directions prevail. Reduce speed for conditions.
- Do not enter a junction unless your exit is clear; do not block a crossing or side road.
Priority
- At an unmarked intersection of equal roads, yield to the vehicle approaching from your right.
- At a T-junction or when entering a main road, traffic on the through road has priority.
- A turning vehicle yields to a vehicle going straight; a left turn must cross oncoming traffic, so it yields.
- In a roundabout, circulating traffic has priority. Enter only when clear and do not stop inside.
- Give way to pedestrians at marked crossings and to emergency vehicles using lights and sirens; pull right and stop if necessary.
Worked example
You and another car reach an unmarked four-way intersection at the same time, both going straight. The other car is on your right. It goes first. With no signs or signals, the right-hand rule applies; you yield and move only when the way is clear. If that car were turning left across your path, it would yield to you.
Traps
Assuming the main road gives you priority at a give-way line; entering a roundabout without yielding; overtaking on the right; using the horn to claim priority; and stopping in the junction while waiting for a gap.