Right-of-Way and Intersection Rules
What this domain tests
Right-of-Way and Intersection Rules tests who proceeds first at junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. The exam looks for the legal priority rule, not courtesy guesses.
Core priority rules
- Jordan drives on the right. At an uncontrolled junction, the general rule is to give way to traffic approaching from your right, and to any vehicle already in the junction.
- A STOP or GIVE WAY sign controls the junction; do not rely on the right-hand rule when a sign or light gives priority.
- At a roundabout, traffic already circulating has priority. Enter counterclockwise only when there is a safe gap, yielding to traffic coming from your left.
- A vehicle turning across a pedestrian crossing must give way to pedestrians on it.
- Give way to emergency vehicles using sirens and flashing lights, but do so safely.
Worked example
You reach a four-way stop at the same time as a car on your right. Reasoning: both vehicles are stopped, so the general right-hand priority rule applies. You wait for the car on your right to proceed. If that car were already in the junction, you would also wait.
Traps that cost marks
Assuming a larger road or a bigger vehicle automatically has priority is wrong. Waving another driver through can create confusion and liability. Entering a roundabout without checking left, or forgetting pedestrians when turning, are frequent failures. Do not follow another vehicle into a junction unless your own exit is clear.